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**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I reached the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. While this duration may appear brief, I’ve gained considerable insights throughout this time. London is an ever-evolving metropolis, not only for…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class dedicated to lower body strength circuits centers on enhancing strength using 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, designed to be low-impact with no jumping involved. It’s highly adaptable—simply…

**Hip Flexibility + Glutes Session** I have another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one that concentrated on shoulder flexibility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re directing our focus towards hip flexibility while simultaneously reinforcing the glutes. If you enjoy this kind of workout, you can obtain even more mobility…

**Thoughts on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty regarding the path ahead. 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 freshman….

**Exploring Housing in London: Insights from a Student** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although that might not sound like a lengthy period, I have gained considerable experience in that time. London is an ever-evolving and multicultural metropolis, not only boasting…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class dedicated to lower body strength emphasizes developing power with a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a structured warm-up and cool-down, incorporating no jumping movements, facilitating easy adjustments by simply varying the weight. It accommodates…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session ready 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’re directing our attention toward hip mobility, focusing on strengthening the glutes as we progress through the exercises. If you appreciate this…

**Reflecting on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* A little over ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of beginning my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials…

**Exploring London: A Student’s Insight on Housing and Life** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months might appear brief, it’s been sufficient for me to grasp some important insights about living in this dynamic city. London showcases a rich…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength circuit class aims to enhance strength and endurance with only one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell works) and an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping involved, allowing for easy modification by simply opting for…