Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this duration may seem brief, I’ve gained some significant perspectives throughout my time here. London is a vibrant city, characterized not…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class dedicated to lower body strength emphasizes developing power with a single heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping activities, allowing for easy modification tailored to your fitness level. To adjust…

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25-Minute Glute & Hip Mobility Exercise

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility class ready for you! If you didn’t catch the previous session that concentrated on shoulder mobility, make sure to take a look [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re focusing on hip mobility, while also working on fortifying the glutes along the way. If you like this kind of…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student

**Residing in London: Nine Months of Observations** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the milestone of nine months living in London. Although this duration might appear brief, I’ve gained considerable understanding during this time. London is an ever-evolving metropolis, characterized by not just its varied housing options but…

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Lower Body Power Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session is crafted to engage your muscles using only one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, and it’s low-impact with no jumping, allowing for easy modification by using…

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25-Minute Glutes & Hip Mobility Workout

Here’s a rephrased rendition of the article: — **Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I’m thrilled to present another mobility session! If you missed the last one that emphasized shoulder mobility, you can find it [here](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today’s class will concentrate on enhancing hip mobility while also fortifying the glutes. If you appreciate this kind of movement…

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Dos and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student

**Thoughts on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what awaited me. I was on the brink of starting my journey as a first-year student in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link)…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Reflecting on Life and Housing in London: A Personal Insight** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of my London residency. Although it may appear as a brief period, I have gathered a significant amount of experience along the way. London is an ever-evolving and multicultural…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Overview of Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength session aims to challenge and develop strength utilizing just one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, and as it doesn’t involve any jumping, it can be easily adjusted…

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