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**Exploring London’s Housing Landscape: A Personal Experience** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of my London residency. While this might seem like a brief period, it has been sufficient for me to gather several valuable observations about life in this vibrant city. London is a…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class on lower body strength circuits requires only one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell will suffice) and an optional resistance band loop. It features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping involved. Adjusting the intensity is simple: just use a lighter weight, making the…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve prepared another mobility class for you! If you weren’t able to attend the previous session, which concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be concentrating on hip mobility, while also focusing on strengthening the glutes as we navigate through the exercises. If you appreciate…

**Reflections on My Initial Year Studying Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what the future held. I was on the cusp of starting my journey as a first-year student in [Materials Science and…

**Residing in London: Nine Months Later** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although nine months might not appear extensive, I’ve gained a significant understanding of this vibrant city. London boasts a plethora of accommodation choices and a rich tapestry of…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session is crafted to enhance strength and endurance using just a single 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 is low-impact, with no jumping exercises. It’s also highly…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one that was centered on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re directing our attention to hip mobility, with a particular focus on activating the glutes as we navigate through the exercises….

**Reflecting on My Initial Year: An Expedition of Growth and Exploration** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the road ahead. I was on the verge 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 freshman….

**Living in London: My Journey After Nine Months** *Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days back, I reached the nine-month milestone of my time in London. While it may not appear to be an extensive duration, I’ve gathered a wealth of insights throughout this time. London is an…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session is crafted to put your muscles to the test using only one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The course comprises a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping required, allowing for easy modifications by…