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**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength circuit class emphasizes strength development using just one heavy weight—either a kettlebell or dumbbell will suffice—and an optional resistance band loop. The class caters to all fitness levels, featuring no jumping and simple modifications (just opt for a lighter weight if preferred). As usual,…

**Looking Back 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 overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what the future held. I was on the verge of starting my first-year adventure 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…

**Exploring Living Options in London: My Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although nine months may appear brief, it’s been ample time for me to uncover much about this vibrant city. London is a lively urban center, teeming with…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute session for lower body strength emphasizes enhancing strength with a single heavy weight (either a kettlebell or dumbbell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and a cool-down, without any jumping, making it easy to adapt according to your fitness level. If…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve got another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the last one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we will direct our focus towards hip mobility, while also working on strengthening the glutes along the way. If you like…

**Reflections 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 overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what was to come. I was preparing to start my adventure 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…

**Exploring London: My Journey with Living Arrangements in the City** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although that may not appear to be a lengthy period, I’ve gained several insightful experiences along the way. London is a vibrant city, showcasing not only…

### 22-Minute Shoulder Mobility Workout Let’s focus on our shoulders with this essential 22-minute shoulder mobility routine! It’s ideal for everyone, but particularly beneficial if you’ve been logged long hours at a desk or experience tightness in your upper body. This sequence can also act as a fantastic midday work break to enhance your flexibility….

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I have another mobility session ready for you! If you missed the last one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, be sure to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll redirect our attention to hip mobility, integrating glute strengthening along the way. If you appreciate this style of workout, you can find…

**Reflections 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 overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future. 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) at…