**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class: A 45-Minute Workout for Everyone** Are you aiming to enhance your lower body strength? This 45-minute circuit-based class is just right for you! You’ll only need one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell is ideal) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session is low-impact with no jumping, allowing…
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Here’s an alternative version of your article: — I have another mobility class ready for you! If you didn’t catch the last one that centered on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our attention turns to hip mobility, with an emphasis on glute strengthening as well. If you enjoy this kind of movement…
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**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 found myself grappling with nervousness, apprehension, and uncertainty about the future. I was on the brink of embarking on my first-year 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) at Imperial…
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**Experiencing Life in London: A Nine-Month Adventure** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Nine months ago, I started my adventure of living in London. Although this might seem like a brief period, it has been sufficient to acquire important knowledge about life in this lively city. London is famous not just for…
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**Happy New Year, Friends!** Hello, and welcome to 2021! Let’s face it—after the whirlwind that was 2020, there’s nowhere to go but up, right? *With fingers crossed, toes crossed, a silent prayer, and perhaps a tear or two.* To start the year off right, I have a Strength + Plyo Workout Class ready for you!…
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Here’s a rephrased version of your text: — ### Glutes + Hip Mobility Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the last one that emphasized shoulder mobility, you can check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re focusing on hip mobility while also enhancing glute strength along the way….
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of commencing 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)…
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### Nine Months in London: A Student’s Insight on Housing and Living *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear extensive, it has been sufficient to gain several important insights regarding life in this dynamic city. London…
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Here’s a revised version of the article: — ### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’m thrilled to present another mobility class to you! If you weren’t able to catch the previous session, which concentrated 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 shift to hip mobility while simultaneously…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
**Reflections on My Inaugural 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, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding what was to come. I was on the brink of commencing my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science and…
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