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No Wimps.  No Crybabies.  No Refunds.    
Urban Army.

Don Pugsley and Jennifer Rubendall, Urban Army Co-owners have a dynamic, hands-on approach that sets them apart from the one-size-fits-all "McBootcamps" springing up across the Southland.

Because Don & Jen emphasize form and effort to achieve optimal performance, Urban Army clients not only see results, at the end of the 6-week cycle, they "re-up" for more.

For those clients seeking more personalized training, Urban Army Studio specializes in indoor, individual Pilates and/or fitness training. 2,500 square feet of brand new, state of the art equipment and a staff of six experienced professionals will tailor your workout to meet your specific needs.

Urban Army believes whether you're an athlete or not, physical fitness improves every aspect of your life, every minute of the day, every day of the week.

Mission Statement

Urban Army combines authentic military training with classic Pilates to provide a modern, effective physical fitness program designed to make the fat lean and the weak strong.

Whether outdoor group boot camp or indoor individual training, Urban Army’s goal is a healthier and more fit lifestyle for each and every client.

Directors

Jennifer Rubendall

After graduating from the University of Southern California, Jennifer Rubendall entered the field of health and fitness where, twenty years later she achieved a certification to teach in the prestigious Romana’s Pilates Method.

Today, Jennifer co-owns Urban Army Pilates Studio in La Canada Flintridge, California. Utilizing a complete array of Gratz Pilates equipment, she trains a large client base in this exclusive Pilates method.

Along with her business partner, Don Pugsley, Jennifer also operates an early morning exercise boot camp program at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Married and the mother of two boys, Jennifer is active in the PTA and the La Canada community.

 

Sergeant Major
Don Pugsley

Urban Army co-owner, Don Pugsley has spent the last 25 years in parallel careers. Working as an RN in a metropolitan hospital and as a Sergeant Major in the Army Airborne Reserve, Don has seen the results of both healthy and unhealthy lifestyles. With a unique blend of medical and military experience, Don provides guidance, motivation and results to those clients who seek a healthier and more fit lifestyle.

A member of the screen actors guild since 1983, Don’s most recent credits include; the television shows “ER” and “Boston Legal” and Stephen Soderberg’s “The Good German”, starring George Clooney and Kate Blanchett . Don holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Iowa and an Associate of Science in Registered Nursing degree from Glendale Community College.  Currently, Don is enrolled at UCLA in the Fitness Trainer Certification Program.

 


Don Pugsley and George Clooney on the set of "The Good German" during the shooting of their big fight sequence.

 


Urban Army Pilates &
Fitness Studio, La Canada

645 Foothill Blvd., La Canada
(Von’s Plaza @ Oakwood)

Six private 55-minute
Pilates sessions
Just $265