About Speakeasy of Strength
Our Story
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
Chris 'Swift' O'Neill
Anna 'Nanners' Neu
Alex Carter-Van Pelt
Chris Crowthers
Coach
Chad Ryan
Chloe Fields
Jake Mendes
Geoff Hemmingway
Coach