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**Exploring London: My Nine-Month Experience of Securing Accommodation** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. While nine months might not appear to be an extensive duration, I have acquired substantial knowledge throughout this time. London is a lively and multifaceted city,…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute session for lower body strength emphasizes developing power using a single heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, ensuring no jumping is included, which makes it easy to adapt by simply changing the weight….

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I’ve got another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one, which was centered around shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll focus on hip mobility, while also working on strengthening the glutes. If you enjoy this kind of training, you can explore even more…

**Reflecting 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 overcome with anxiety, fear, and ambiguity about what awaited me. I was on the brink of beginning 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)…

**Residing in London: Nine Months In** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it might appear to be a short duration, I’ve gained considerable insights along the way. London is an ever-evolving and multicultural metropolis, characterized not…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength session is designed to enhance strength using just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a structured warm-up and cool-down, free from jumping, allowing for easy modifications by simply opting for a lighter weight…

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I’m thrilled to introduce another mobility class! If you happened to miss the last session that emphasized shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today’s session will focus on enhancing hip mobility while also working on glute strength. If you appreciate this kind of workout, there are even more mobility…

**Musings 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, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was about to initiate 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) at Imperial…

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month mark of residing in London. While nine months might not seem extensive, it has been sufficient for me to acquire a few important insights about living in this energetic metropolis. London…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class focusing on lower body strength circuits aims to effectively challenge your muscles using one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session includes a guided warm-up and cool-down, and is easily adjustable to accommodate all fitness levels—simply modify…