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**Experiencing Housing and Life in London: A Personal Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although it might not sound extensive, this period has equipped me with valuable insights about this vibrant city. London is renowned not just for its plethora…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength circuits session is crafted to enhance strength and endurance utilizing only a single 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, with no jumping, allowing for easy modification by…

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous one that centered on shoulder mobility, you can take a look at it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our attention will be on enhancing hip mobility while simultaneously working on glute strength. If this sort of workout…

**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 with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty about the journey that awaited me. I was on the verge of starting my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science…

**Residing in London: My Journey After Nine Months** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. While this duration may appear brief, I’ve gained a wealth of experience during my time here. London is an energetic and multicultural metropolis, characterized not only…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute session focused on lower body strength aims to enhance strength and stability utilizing only one heavy weight (either a kettlebell or a dumbbell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class is low-impact, avoiding any jumping, which makes it straightforward to adjust the intensity by simply modifying…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve got another mobility session ready for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, be sure to take a look at it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re turning our attention to hip mobility, while also focusing on strengthening the glutes along the way. If you…

**Thoughts 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 filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future. I was on the verge of beginning 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 first-year student. For…

**Experiencing Life and Housing in London: My Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although it may not appear to be a substantial duration, it has been sufficient for me to acquire some invaluable insights regarding life in this vibrant…

### 22-Minute Shoulder Mobility Workout Class Let’s focus on our shoulders with this essential 22-minute shoulder mobility workout! This session is ideal for everyone, particularly beneficial if you’ve been spending too much time at a desk or feeling tense and inflexible in your upper body. You can also use this routine as a revitalizing lunchtime…