**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and City Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although this might not appear to be a lengthy period, it has sufficiently equipped me with insights about this dynamic metropolis. London boasts an impressive…
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**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class is aimed at enhancing lower body strength using 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 modifications. If you wish to have a lighter session, simply…
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### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve got another mobility session lined up for you! If you didn’t catch the previous class that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our attention will be on hip mobility while we also focus on strengthening the glutes. If you appreciate this workout style, you…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
**Experiencing Life in London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *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 seem brief, I’ve gained a considerable amount of knowledge during this time. London is a lively…
Read moreLower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session
**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuits session is crafted to test and enhance the strength of your legs and glutes. All that’s required is one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell will suffice) and a resistance band loop, which is optional. The class is low-impact without any jumping, allowing for…
Read more25-Minute Glute & Hip Mobility Session
### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session ready for you! If you didn’t catch the previous class that concentrated on shoulder mobility, make sure to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our spotlight will be on hip mobility, with a focus on fortifying the glutes as we progress through the exercises. If…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
**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, uncertainty, and hesitation about what lay ahead. 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)…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
**Experiencing Life in London: My Journey After Nine Months** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it may seem like just a short period, I’ve gained considerable insights into life within this dynamic city. London boasts not only a variety of…
Read moreLower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session
**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class focusing on lower body strength circuits is crafted to engage your legs and glutes using a single heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, and there’s no jumping required, allowing for easy adjustments…
Read more25-Minute Workout for Hip Mobility and Glutes
### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’m thrilled to present another mobility session! If you happened to miss the previous one, which concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can take a look at it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus will shift to hip mobility, particularly prioritizing the strengthening of the glutes as we progress through the exercises….
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