Recess Fitness Club

I rarely write reviews this long, but since Recess is such a fantastic gym, I feel they deserve it.Recess is a nice balance between upscale and gritty, with a clear emphasis on strength training. There are three separate dumbbell areas (not counting the ones in the small outdoor space), a turf area for sled pushes, two dedicated deadlift/Oly spots, a boxing area, and a wide variety of equipment (including some specialized/unique equipment you don’t see in many gyms, such as the belt squat). A good portion of the equipment is Rogue, and Hypervolts and Normatec boots are also available for members to use for free (a perk I haven’t seen anywhere else).The location is convenient, and parking is rarely an issue in the garage. The gym space is open, with windows all around, and some sweet views of Dallas. Also, though I haven’t met them, it’s clear that the owners truly care about the product and their members. Since I’ve joined, they’ve added new equipment and have installed small infrared saunas in the locker rooms. Another example is their recent decision to cap memberships to limit overcrowding at peak times (this was becoming an issue). Major props for this decision, and I truly hope this stays in place long-term!In fairness, I’ll also point out a couple of things that could be improved. These shouldn’t discourage anyone from joining the gym, but some attention here would make Recess even better. First, some machines/equipment appear older than others. For example, the large white multi-attachment cable machines/racks aren’t the smoothest to use, as the cables are a bit loose and gritty. They get the job done though. Secondly, 90%+ of members here are courteous and respectful, but you do see filming on the gym floor and in the locker rooms, as well as members “reserving” benches or machines with large duffel bags on the floor. In fairness, this happens at many gyms, but I feel the vibe of Recess seems to attract more of the “influencer” types than some other places. Again, nothing major, but something ownership may want to monitor.All said, Recess is an absolutely fantastic gym, with caring and involved ownership. I’m so glad I discovered this place, and plan to remain a member for a very long time. Cheers!

I love this Recess Gym! I'm new to Dallas and was looking for a non-corporate (LA Fitness/Crunch etc) style gym and Recess is perfect. Beautiful, meticulously clean with best in class equipment and 360 windows giving awesome views and this really cool indoor/outdoor vibe. It's simply a fantastic gym all around and their trainers and training packages are awesome. Kyle especially, he's been an awesome trainer. Def recommend- both gym membership and training packages are right on the money!

One of the best gyms I’ve been to. Really clean, all the equipment you’d need and the staff are super friendly.

If you’re looking for a great community atmosphere, the CLEANEST gym you’ve ever been to, management that cares about its members, and top of the line fitness equiptment, Recess Dallas is the place to be. As a Personal Trainer, I can truly say Recess is leading the way in the fitness industry.

Great vibe, clean gym, amazing instructors and all at a good price. Recess Fitness Club is the best in Dallas.

Recess Fitness Club is amazing. The space is clean and beautiful, they have all the equipment you could need, and there’s plenty of parking.

Boutique gym that excels at offering extensive weight lifting equipment at a reasonable membership price. If cardio or cardio equipment is a substantial part of your workout regimen, you may want to look elsewhere.

Great place. They are always upgrading and doing their best to improve the gym. Recess has every equipment. For the price you pay I just don't think you can find a better gym in the Dallas area. And most importantly, everyone re-racks their weight!

Recess has to be one of, if not the best, gym in Dallas! Everything from the lighting and aesthetic, to the equipment and the culture. Special shout out to Graham and Lilly for really making the this a Dallas gem!

I decided to give Recess a try because it is close to my house & they are offering trial classes. The gym is very clean & well organized. It is not overly crowded which I prefer. The gym manager, Lilly, took me for a tour of the expanding property and she has been so kind & accommodating ever since my first visit. Now for the classes…I love them!!! I get my butt kicked and feel very accomplished afterwards. Each trainer has their own style so it keeps the class engaging. What I like most is that all of the trainers modify according to each student and they cue throughout for proper technique. I am a physical therapist and I’m pretty picky about trainers ~ So far I’ve worked with Eric & Chris and they rock! I also appreciate that the classes are small so each person gets personalized attention. I’ll be signing up for an annual membership in a few weeks! I’m pumped! Recess Fitness Club has definitely earned my business! Let’s Do the Damn Thing!!!