25-Minute Glute & Hip Mobility Routine

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session ready for you! If you didn’t catch 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, our focus will shift to hip mobility, with a special emphasis on strengthening the glutes during the process. If you like this type…

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Dos and Don’ts for Your Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student

**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 regarding what was to come. I was about to begin my journey 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 at…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Exploring London: My Journey with Student Housing and Urban Life** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although that might not be considered extensive, my time here has been quite enlightening. London is an ever-evolving metropolis, characterized not only by its diverse…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session is crafted to focus on your legs and glutes utilizing just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, without any jumping, making it adaptable for all fitness…

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25-Minute Hip Flexibility & Glute Exercise

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I’ve got another mobility session lined up for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one, which concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus is on hip mobility, with an emphasis on fortifying the glutes as we progress through the movements. If you like this…

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Dos and Don’ts for Your First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student

**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Almost a year ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, worry, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to begin 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)…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Exploring Life and Housing in London: A Nine-Month Update** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it might not appear to be a lengthy period, it has definitely been sufficient to acquire some insights about this dynamic…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute session dedicated to lower body strength emphasizes enhancing power with a single heavy weight (such as a kettlebell or dumbbell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class is structured to be low-impact without jumping, making it suitable for participants of all fitness levels. Modifications are straightforward—choose a…

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25-Minute Glute and Hip Flexibility Routine

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you weren’t able to attend the last one that 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, with a particular focus on activating the glutes as we progress. If you like…

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Dos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student

**Reflections on My Initial Year in 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 was coming up. I was on the brink 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…

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