**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute workout focused on lower body strength requires only a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell will suffice) and a resistance band loop is optional. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping necessary, allowing for easy modifications by simply opting for a…
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**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you happened to miss the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, be sure to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be focusing on hip mobility while also working to strengthen the glutes as we progress through the exercises. If you find…
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**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month mark of my stay in London. While this may seem like a short duration, it has given me ample opportunity to discover various aspects of this dynamic city. London offers an…
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**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuits class is tailored to assist you in building strength with just a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool down, with no jumping exercises, allowing for easy modifications by…
Read more25-Minute Glute and Hip Flexibility Workout
**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I have another mobility session ready for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one 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 focusing on hip mobility while also targeting the glutes. If you appreciate this style of training, you can discover even more mobility…
Read moreLower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session
**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength session aims to enhance strength utilizing just one heavy weight (such as a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a structured warm-up and cool-down, and is low-impact without any jumping. It’s also simple to adjust—just opt for a…
Read more25-Minute Glute & Hip Mobility Session
**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I’ve prepared another mobility class for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one centering on shoulders, make sure to look at it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll focus on hip mobility, with an emphasis on fortifying the glutes as we navigate through the exercises. If you appreciate this kind of workout…
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**Reflecting on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed by nerves, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding my upcoming journey. I was about to start 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) at Imperial…
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