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**Residing in London: A Nine-Month Adventure** *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 appear brief, I’ve gained significant insights throughout this time. London is a remarkably dynamic city, not only featuring a variety of housing alternatives but…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength circuit session is aimed at enhancing strength using 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, without any jumping movements, allowing for easy modifications with a lighter weight if…

Here’s an updated take on the article: — **Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I have another mobility class lined up for you! If you happened to miss the last session that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we will focus on enhancing hip mobility while also targeting the glutes. If you…

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

**Exploring London: A Student’s View on Housing and Lifestyle** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although nine months might appear brief, I’ve gained significant understanding throughout my experience. London boasts incredible vibrancy, characterized not only by its varied housing choices but…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class dedicated to lower body strength aims to enhance stability and strength using a single heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. It is tailored to suit all fitness levels, ensuring no jumping is included and offering simple modifications (just opt…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you didn’t catch the previous class, 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 focusing on hip mobility, while also working on glute strength throughout the session. If you find this type of practice…

**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 consumed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what awaited me. I was on the verge of beginning my path 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)…

**Residing 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 my stay in London. Although nine months might not appear extensive, it has provided ample time to gain a few insightful lessons about living in this dynamic city. London is…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session is crafted to engage your muscles using only 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, with no jumping involved, allowing for easy modifications by simply adjusting…