Move Ya Brass
Move Ya Brass is a fun, funky New Orleans fitness community and lifestyle group that promotes creating a healthy community of people from all walks of life. You come to our group fitness classes as a stranger, but you leave as family. Our mission is to promote happy, positive and healthy group workouts to help you become the best version of you!
“Robin Barnes and the Move Ya Brass Krewe are fun and full of life! They make getting active approachable for people of all ages and skill levels. At Crescent Park we love partnering with the Move Ya Brass Krewe! They keep fitness fun and funky!”
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Meet the Team
Robin Barnes
Founder of Move Ya Brass
New Orleans native and jazz singer Robin Barnes started Move Ya Brass and the Make Your Move Foundation after overcoming a life altering health issue. It was the wake up call that she needed to recognize the importance of living a healthier life. Through her story, she hopes to inspire others through everything that is New Orleans culture - fun, music and diversity.
Favorite workout equipment?
Pink boxing gloves!
Favorite workout song?
Burn by Ellie Goulding
Favorite healthy snack?
Pink Lady Apple
Arielle Hunter
Program Coordinator
Arielle is from Louisiana and has been a fitness coach since 2017 (CrossFit, HIIT, Personal Training). She is passionate about community fitness and believes in the power of movement for mental and physical health. She loves movement of all kinds as a celebration of what your body can do, from yoga to dance, you can count on her to show-up!
Thomas Nguyen
Administrator - Running Coach
A Native New Orleanian, Thomas joined the Move Ya Brass Krewe on their 2nd week of its inception and has helped the group with its administrative functions. Thomas’ drive to exercise stemmed from his own battle with Type-2 Diabetes, which drove him to run more and participate in many races & half marathons throughout the city. In 2018, he became a RRCA certified running coach.
Favorite Workout Equipment?
My Brooks Running Shoes
Favorite Workout Song?
Buckjump (ft. Rebirth & 5th Ward Weebie) by Trombone Shorty
Favorite Healthy Snack?
Natural Almonds
Liz Hartzog
Running Captain
Liz moved back to NOLA in 2012. She joined MYB in November 2015 wheen it was just a few months old. Liz started running in January of 2015 due to encouragement from friends and finally decided to find a run group home. Liz knew Robin from her sorority alumnae group and through some mutual music friends.
Favorite Workout Equipment?
Aftershokz headphones
Favorite Workout Song?
Move Ya Body - Sia
Favorite Healthy Snack?
Watermelon
Edward “Dane” Brassette
Running Captain
Favorite Workout Equipment?
Hig legs & feet. I’m a running machine! He even ran daily while he was on a Caribbean cruise.
Favorite Workout Song?
King of New Orleans - Better than Ezra
Favorite Healthy Snack?
Dill Pickles & Celery
Mark Medina
Running Captain
After retiring from the Marine Corps in 2012, Mark moved to New Orleans and learned that running is more fun when it’s voluntary! Joining MYB in 2018 just added to the fun and sense of community while he continues to try to race every single weekend.
Favorite Workout Equipment?
Rock My Run pacing music app
Favorite Workout Song?
Swing - Savage
Favorite Healthy Snack?
Michelob Ultra