Lower Body Power Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength session is crafted to focus on your legs and glutes utilizing a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell works) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, and since it doesn’t involve any jumping, you can easily…

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25-Minute Glute & Hip Flexibility Workout

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you weren’t able to join the previous one, which centered around 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 working on strengthening the glutes as we progress. If you appreciate this workout style,…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate 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. Although nine months may not seem like an extensive duration, it has allowed me to discover some aspects of this dynamic city. London presents a myriad…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strengthening session aims to enhance strength utilizing a single heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell will suffice) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a structured warm-up and cool-down, excluding jumping movements, making it easily adaptable by simply opting for a lighter…

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25-Minute Hip Flexibility & Glute Strength Routine

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you missed 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, we’ll be concentrating on hip mobility, while also working to strengthen the glutes. If you like this kind of workout, you can find…

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Dos and Don’ts of the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student

**Reflecting 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, trepidation, and ambiguity regarding the path ahead. I was on the verge 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)…

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Locating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Exploring Accommodation and Living in London: A Unique Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I marked my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Though nine months might not be perceived as a long duration, I’ve gained significant insights throughout this time. London is a vibrant…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuits session is crafted to push your muscles using just one substantial weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class features a structured warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping required, allowing for easy modifications by simply adjusting the weight….

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25-Minute Glute and Hip Flexibility Routine

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one centered on shoulders, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today’s focus will be on hip mobility, particularly aimed at reinforcing the glutes as we progress through the exercises. For those who appreciate this kind of…

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