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**Residing in London: My Nine-Month Experience** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I reached the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. While nine months might appear brief, I have gained several important insights during this time. London is an energetic and multicultural metropolis, reflecting not…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class concentrates on enhancing lower body strength utilizing just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The structure is intended to be low-impact with no jumps, allowing for simple modifications—just opt for a lighter weight if required. As usual, the session…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session ready for you! If you didn’t attend the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we will be focusing on hip mobility, highlighting the importance of strengthening the glutes as we progress through the exercises. If you like…

**Insights from My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Nearly ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and doubt about the journey ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree 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) as a…

**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…

**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…

### 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…

**Thoughts on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what was to come. I was on the verge of beginning my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science and…

**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…

**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…