Evan Duncan, Co-founder

After high school I served 8 years in the Marine Corps as a Martial Arts (MCMAP) and Fitness Instructor, among many other things, and had tours to Iraq and Africa with Special Operations Forces. I decided to take what I learned leading, training and motivating Marines and use it to start an all-military veteran personal training company, Tough Fitness in 2012 .

Since then, Tough Fitness has become the one of the most recognized personal training companies in Dallas.

I’ve always been someone who picked apart businesses and thought of what could be done better or differently. For 4+ years I’ve had a vision of what I thought gyms should look, feel and operate like. I knew there was a huge opportunity to do things different and revolutionize an industry that had remained unchanged for decades. I’ve spent the last 4 years pitching to hundreds of people in an attempt to make my vision a reality. Over this period I became all but broken from my inability to secure funding for what I knew would be an amazing success, but I never quit. In hindsight, it was a true blessing that I was forced to wait.

I do my best in chaos, and I always see opportunity in every situation. COVID brought Taylor and I the opportunity of a lifetime. While we’re not done yet, what we’ve created with Recess thus far is extraordinary. Sure I’m biased, but Recess is the best fitness club in Dallas.

Rachael Fischer, General Manager

I’m a small-town Texas girl who grew up knowing that I belonged in the city. I began playing violin at 6 years old. My love of music brought me to the Metroplex and UT Arlington, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Music with Teacher Certification EC-12. It was during my time at UT Arlington that I was introduced to fitness for the first time in my life! I was homeschooled in a small, rural town up until college – there were no PE classes or sports available!

Over the next few years, I fell in love with the gym and fulfilled my bucket list dream of competing in the NPC. Competing ignited a fire within me to pursue personal training, group specialization, and nutrition coaching certifications, ultimately leading me to make the bold decision to leave teaching and dive headfirst into a career in the fitness industry.

I found my professional home at F45, where I had the privilege of coaching and managing three studios, one of which ranked in the top 3% worldwide. About a year and a half into my time in management at F45, I received an exciting proposition from Evan and Taylor to oversee Recess and launch their innovative group training concept, Class at Recess. Having been a member for over a year prior to this offer, and seeing the growth potential, it was an offer I couldn’t refuse!

Outside the world of fitness, I love to travel, attend festivals/concerts, and get my foodie on! These passions complement my dedication to overall well-being and reflect my commitment to a balanced and fulfilling life.

Stevey Osborne, Personal Training Manager

Growing up, I was obsessed with multiple sports and quickly fell in love with the gym as a supplement to improve athletic performance. So much so that in middle school, my mom would drive me to our local high school and supervise my workouts so I would be allowed to train with a coach and the older kids. A few years later, I graduated high school with 9 varsity letters, was an ESPN Athlete of the week, named to the top 100 professional & amateur athletes in the state of Nevada, and began attending Army-West Point, where I fought for their Boxing Team. Following my first semester at Army, I wound up transferring to the University of Nevada, where I played for and captained a top-50 Division 1 golf program through my graduation in 2019.

Having a fitness-focused background that allowed me to play multiple collegiate sports highlighted the importance of health to me early in my life. I am incredibly appreciative that the gym has played such a large role for me, and it has inspired me to pursue a career in helping others with their individual fitness journeys.

Following my athletic career, I started at Recess and worked to become an In-House Trainer. I obtained my CPT through NASM, began taking Applied Physiology classes at SMU, and was instantly obsessed with sharing knowledge with others. When the Fitness Consultant position opened up, I was certain that it was a position that would allow me to help a greater number of people achieve their fitness goals. Getting to do this at with our elite training staff is something I greatly enjoy, and I look forward to Recess being a top destination for people to achieve higher levels of health.