MEET OUR TEAM
Taylor Metzger
Co-founder
At an early age, I knew from making clay pots and selling them to neighbors on my wagon, that I could never work for the man. That evolved into a lawn mowing business later in high school. It was also during this time that I accomplished the title of Eagle Scout. Throughout college, I became involved in fitness and was so good at this craft that people began asking questions. At this point, I was at a crossroads between wanting to pursue real estate or fitness/health. I ended up choosing real estate and ran a successful real estate brokerage, doing primarily in REO property listings assigned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. During my time in real estate, I realized my fitness “hobby” was more rewarding than what I was doing in real estate. I decided to make a career change and pursue a career in health & fitness. I established a company, Butchered Bodies, 5 years ago and it is now one of the most successful personal training companies in Dallas.
I’ve got a knack for design and aesthetics and I put all of my knowledge and passion into making Recess look and feel like nothing else you’ve experienced.
Qualifications:
– 13 + Years of Training Experience, Certification from the Cooper Institute – Personal fitness specialist & Biomechanics of resistance training, CPR, Eagle Scout
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.