About Speakeasy of Strength

If you’ve ever thought you were past the point of being fit—too busy, too injured, or too annoyed by “gym culture”—we are the gym for you. We know this because just like you, we’ve been there.

Our Story

In fact, our fearless leader Steve “Coach Fury” Holiner didn’t really think about fitness until his mid-thirties, when he realized he wasn’t going to be able to keep up with his kids and began looking in earnest for something that would get him stronger without taking up his entire day.
Steve “Coach Fury” Holiner owner of Speakeasy of Strength

Steve 'Coach Fury' Holiner

Enter the Kettlebell. This simple cannonball with a handle opened Fury’s mind to several non-traditional fitness systems that provide remarkable results—Ultimate Sandbag Training, Indian Club swinging, Original Strength movement restoration and more. He began understanding firsthand what human bodies are capable of with a little training. By his mid-forties, Fury was stronger and more mobile than he had ever been. He’d also found a new passion, and left his career in commercial post production to become a globally respected strength coach and fitness educator.

In 2014, Fury discovered Mark Fisher Fitness, where the culture of empathy, openness and downright silliness showed him everything a gym could be. Serious fitness. Ridiculous humans. As one of the first independent fitness studios to go all-in on being authentic, inclusive, shame-free and super educated about training, MFF changed his life, and thousands of others.

Since opening its doors in 2018, Fury’s Speakeasy of Strength has quickly become a favorite in Gowanus and the South Slope. In 2025, Fury took ownership of Mark Fisher Fitness, which now serves as Speakeasy of Strength’s second location. We have an incredible team of coaches at both Clubhouses, ready to make our members mighty strong. Whether you are training at the Hell’s Kitchen or the Gowanus Speakeasy of Strength Clubhouse, you will be getting unparalleled focus and attention, along with
a crew and community that makes it easy to show up for your workout and have fun in the process. You’ll also be getting a community beyond the training through meet-ups, movie nights and more. Most importantly, you’ll be getting stronger and fitter in a shame-free, supportive environment.

The first step is always the hardest when it comes to fitness. When you’re ready to take that step, we’re here to show you how to live long, be strong and die mighty!

Meet Your Team

The Brooklyn Clubhouse Team
The BK Clubhouse Team
The Hell's Kitchen Cludbouse Team
The HK Clubhouse Team

Chris 'Swift' O'Neill

BK Clubhouse Fitness Director

Anna 'Nanners' Neu

HK Clubhouse Fitness Director

Alex Carter-Van Pelt

Hell's Kitchen Clubhouse General Manager

Chris Crowthers

'Head Honcho of HomeBody'
Coach

Chad Ryan

Coach

Chloe Fields

Coach

Jake Mendes

Coach

Geoff Hemmingway

'Mr Wonderful'
Coach

Parker Lloyd

Coach

Rachel James

Coach

Rog 'Meat Daddy' Law

Coach

Join Us Today

Ready to get stronger, feel better, and stay consistent? Check out Speakeasy of Strength’s locations in Gowanus, Brooklyn or Hell’s Kitchen, New York.