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**Living in London: My Journey through Housing and Urban Life** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although it may not appear to be a lengthy period, I have gathered significant knowledge during this time. London is an ever-evolving and multicultural metropolis,…

**Treat Your Shoulders Right with This 22-Minute Mobility Session** If you’ve been sitting at a desk for extended periods or are feeling tight and tense in your upper body, this 22-minute shoulder mobility session is exactly what you need. It’s crafted for everyone, especially those who need to relax after long durations of sitting. Why…

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you didn’t get to catch the previous one that concentrated on shoulders, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus will be on enhancing hip mobility while also working on glute strength. If you find this type of workout enjoyable,…

**Insights from My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I found myself engulfed in anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding the path ahead. I was on the cusp of starting my first year as a student in [Materials Science and…

**Reflecting on Nine Months of Life in London** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although it may appear brief, I’ve gained a wealth of experience during my stay. London is an energetic and varied metropolis, characterized not only by its living…

**Overview of Lower Body Strength Circuit Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuit session is crafted to focus on your legs and glutes, utilizing a single 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 since it doesn’t include jumping, it…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Session I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you weren’t able to catch the last one centered on shoulder mobility, make sure to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll redirect our attention to hip mobility while also targeting the glutes. If you appreciate this style of workout, you can…

**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* A decade back, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was on the brink of starting my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science…

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this duration might not appear extensive, it has given me insights into this dynamic city. London boasts a wide array of accommodation types as well as…

**Overview of Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class focused on lower body strength aims to enhance your power using just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a structured warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping included, making it simple to adjust by…