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**Reflections 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, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was about to start 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) at Imperial College…

**Life in London: Nine Months Later** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days back, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear to be an extensive period, it has been sufficient for me to acquire various insights about this remarkable city….

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class focuses on lower body strength, specifically targeting your legs and glutes with a single heavy weight (dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, excluding any jumping, which allows for easy modifications with a lighter weight. It…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility class lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous session that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be directing our focus toward enhancing hip mobility, while simultaneously fortifying the glutes. Should you find this kind of workout…

### 22-Minute Shoulder Mobility Routine Let’s give our shoulders the attention they deserve with this 22-minute shoulder mobility routine. It’s ideal for everyone, particularly if you’ve been spending long hours at a desk or feeling tight and stiff in your upper body. This sequence can serve as a wonderful way to interrupt your workday—try it…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class Here’s another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the previous class that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be focusing on hip mobility while emphasizing glute strengthening throughout the process. If this style of workout appeals to you, consider accessing more mobility…

**Reflections 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, apprehension, and doubt about what awaited me. I was on the verge of beginning my adventure 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)…

**Experiencing Accommodation in London: My Journey After Nine Months** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of living in London. Although this duration might not appear extensive, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge during this time. London is an ever-evolving metropolis, characterized not only by its…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength session emphasizes strength development using just one heavy weight (dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class is structured to accommodate all fitness levels, featuring no jumping and straightforward modifications available (simply choose a lighter weight if necessary). As always, the…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one that centered on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus will be on hip mobility, with a special emphasis on glute strengthening as we progress through the exercises. If you appreciate this…