“I’ve gotten a lot out of his program. As an athlete you exercise your whole life, so you pretty much know what to do, but he definitely has a different outlook and different outtake and makes it fun. I am more fit than I’ve ever been. And that’s so exciting to have someone to push you to those limits. My schedule is pretty hectic, but Mackie has opened up his schedule this year just for me, so if I need him he’s always available. I’m a last-minute kind of girl because my schedule is always so crazy. So I just call, and I am like ‘Can you come?’ and he’s always there. He’s tough … he definitely gives it to you. He has a heart of gold, so if I’m dying or if I’m really sore, he’s always making sure I’m OK. But he knows when to push and when not to push, which a lot of times the trainers don’t know that.”
Serena Williams,
Tennis legend and 2008 WTA Player of the Year
Times-Picayune interview
”I have seen first hand the remarkable results Mackie Shilstone has achieved with top athletes. His track record and comprehensive knowledge of exercise physiology and nutrition give him tremendous credibility.”
Bob Costas, NBC
on Mackie’s book “Lean and Hard”
”A guide as vast and varied as its author’s career. Mackie Shilstone is equally fluent in hardcore academic research and resonant common sense. In his work with boxers Michael Spinks and Bernard Hopkins, Mackie managed significant improvement in two athletically finished products. Imagine what he can do for the average man or woman.”
Jim Lampley
HBO Sports and NBC Sports,
on Mackie’s book “Lean and Hard.”
”He gets in your head, he runs with you, he trains with you — he pushes you,” Hopkins, 41, said Sunday from Atlantic City, where a day earlier he stunned many by upsetting light-heavyweight champ Antonio Tarver via unanimous decision. “A lot of fighters don’t know the benefits of his (regimen) because we are told that the traditional way is the only way — anything else is taboo. Can you imagine how dangerous I would have been had I had Mackie five years ago?”
Light-Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins, after training with Mackie for his stunning victory in his farewell bout against a younger—and larger—Antonio Tarver
”When we send players to Mackie, we know he will enhance their performance while prolonging their life.”
Jim Haslett,
Former Head Coach
New Orleans Saints
”Mackie’s presence at the Major League Umpire Retreat in Chandler, Arizona was hugely successful. He made a considerable impact on the entire umpire staff through his presentations and availability throughout the retreat. We are very proud to have him as a resource and asset to our Major League Umpires.”
Richard L. Alderson,
President, San Diego Padres
“Mackie’s program that he shares with readers for the first time in Maximum Energy for Life significantly prolonged my baseball career and enhanced the quality of my life.
In fact, it helped me reach the Baseball Hall of Fame.”
Ozzie Smith,
Retired All-Star Short Stop
Hall of Fame Inductee
”I’ve got to be honest, when I looked at the tapes, I said, ‘How am I gonna beat him [Ruiz]? How am I going to do this? Then I met Mackie Shilstone … he motivated me to train at another level.’”
Roy Jones Jr.
Former WBA World Heavyweight Champion
”Before visiting Mackie, finding the right combination of lifting and running was always difficult for me. After using his kicking program for 3 years now, I find it not only gives me the physical advantage I need to succeed at the NFL level, but mentally gives me peace of mind knowing I’ve given myself the greatest chance for success..”
Rian Lindell,
Kicker, Buffalo Bills
”Mackie motivated me toward a path of renewed enthusiasm both on and off the field.” Jerry Fontenot,
Former New Orleans Saints Center
”He adds years to your career … and life! “
Morten Andersen
Retired
”Every year we are approached by somebody new asking us to send our clients to their program for pre-combine training; and invariably, every eyar we keep sending our clients back to Mackie and his program. We’ve found that Mackie’s honest and hands-on approach to training, his uncanny ability to tell our clients where they need the most work, the way he motivates our clients, and — most importantly — the real value he adds to our client’s and our company’s bottom line makes our decision an easy one. We’ve been extremetly pleased with Mackie and what he’s done for our clients.”
Jimmy Sexton
Athletic Resource Management
Mackie’s new workout for women is awesome. It is fun, effective, and when performed on a regular basis, results are seen within a couple of weeks. His workout tackles women’s problem areas, i.e., thighs, buttocks, abdominals, and triceps. And also, it is excellent for strengthening neglected back muscles. In addition to this, Mackie’s program also provides nutritional guidance designed to meet women’s needs. Great work, Mackie!!
Leslie Hoffman
Host and Producer of Television Show,
Get Fit with Leslie
”Mackie is the man! There is only one Mackie Shilstone, and Maximum Energy for Life is unmatched. Mackie’s program helped give me the strength and motivation that I needed to succeed at the highest level. After my bout with cancer, his personal touch helped me to regain my ability to play—and the health to live a quality life.”
Brett Butler,
Former Professional Baseball Center Fielder
”It’s like we found a gold mine. We’ve seen injuries go down and performance go up.”
Al Rosen, Former Professional Baseball General Manager
”Having known Mackie Shilstone for 25 years,his concepts in “Maximum Energy For Life” are truly exceptional. As a busy network executive, I know the importance of assuming ownership of one’s health to be successful in business and personally.Mackie’s program is the the best.It has consistently worked with world class athletes and everyday executives like me.
Rick Bernstein
Executive Vice President, HBO Sports
I am a physician in NJ in my mid 50′s who knew of Mackie Shiltstone through my affiliation with boxing as a Ringside Doctor. Although I exercised regularly, over the years I have packed on some extra pounds (approx. 20) that I’ve had trouble shedding. I have been looking for a new routine and life style change in diet, exercise, and use of nutrimental supplements to make me feel and look better and get rid of those extra pounds. I was introduced to the "Fat Burning Bible" by my son, who is a big fan of Mr. Shilstone’s. I’ve tried many other plans with varying degrees of success, and decided to give this one a try. I read the book cover to cover, ordered the supplements, and made a commitment to follow "the bible" religiously for eight weeks. Within two weeks, the fat began to melt off (preserving muscle) and I began to look and feel better. Now that I have completed seven weeks, I have lost the 20 lbs. and my body has recontoured, with my energy levels higher than I have ever experienced. I honestly feel better than I can ever remember in my adult life.
”I was at the peak of my career as a medical doctor and had no idea that life had anything more in store for me. Then I met Mackie. He said that I should write a book about medicine for midlife people, distilling all that I know about their care and maintenance. I wrote it and hope it will be published next year.” ” Because he inspired me to look beyond my present capabilities, I also wrote a screenplay, Black’s Gaslight Village. He just happened to know a top movie director to whom he pitched it. After knowing Mackie, and learning to think as he thinks, I had reserve energy and creativity that had previously been hidden. I am happier and more optimistic.”
”I have referred patients to Mackie, some who were too discouraged to try again to lose weight and get in shape. With his help, these patients, got healthier, thinner, more energetic, were able to stop some of their medicine, and their quality of life improved. He has been an extremely valuable member of our health care team.”
Dr. Kathleen Wilson, MD
”When you condition your body, it changes your life emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. Mackie’s enthusiasm and knowledge expressed in his book, Maximum Energy for Life, is an inspiration to never give up.”
Meg Farris
Medical Reporter, WWL-TV, New Orleans
”Mackies’s book Maximum Energy for Life has given me the tools necessary to change my lifestyle and bring energy and balance into my personal and professional life.”
Donna Klein, Nurse and Attorney
”What makes Mackie so special is his ability to adapt his program to the individual sport.”
Rick Peterson, former Professional Baseball Pitching Coordinator
”Mackie Shilstone is unquestionably the top sports performance expert in America. Having Mackie Shilstone involved with sports medicine is equivalent to having Elton John teach music or having Bill Gates lecture on computer science. Mackie’s expertise on performance management has played a pivotal role in the success and longevity of million dollar world class athletes across the nation. He is the Michael Jordan of sports training and performance management.”
Mike Detillier
NFL Analyst
”When the Royals send players to Mackie Shilstone, we are always confident that they will return in better athletic condition, with a better understanding of how to stay in shape throughout the course of their careers.”
Jay Hinrich
Professional Baseball Assistant General Manager
”Mackie has been at the forefront of fitness and conditioning with his unique ability to integrate sport-specific training methods that fit the individual athlete’s needs. Mackie’s Book, Maximum Energy for Life, is all about motivation, passion, and quality of Life. His concepts truly work.”
Mark A. Letendre, A.T.C.
Director of Umpire Medical Services, Major League Baseball
”Having worked with Mackie Shilstone’s program for more than ten years recommending numerous platers, I can say that he has the best performance enhancement program in the country”
Dave “Hap” Hudson
Rehabilitation Specialist
”Mackie’s been the difference. He helped me get my weight down and strengthen my whole body. I’ve been an All-Pro every year I’ve trained with him.”
Lomas Brown, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Retired)
”Mackie Shilstone’s program really saved my life (literally). I came to Mackie to try to change my lifestyle. I committed to the program wholeheartedly; and I lost a total of 34 pounds over a 2 ½ month period. A byproduct of the testing found that I had high blood sugar, high cholesterol and some potential heart problems could have been in my future. Through Mackie’s persistence, he provided me with clinical help that will allow me to live a long and prosperous life. I did have knee surgery and Mackie provided me with state of the art physical therapy. Lastly, he provided me with an aftercare program that has made my knee healthy again. Thanks to Mackie, not only is the rehab of the knee going great but also he has truly touched my life and changed it for the better.” Rocky Roe
Retired Professional Umpire
”Mackie’s system in Maximum Energy for Life far exceeded anything that I expected, especially the positive change it brought into my life with respect to exercise, proper nutrition, and stress management.”
Charlie Reliford
Professional Umpire
”Mackie has kept me in the game, setting career records, long after other athletes have retired.”
Eddie Murray, NFL Kicker
Retired
”Mackie is one of my secret weapons.”
Will Clark, St. Louis Cardinals (Retired)
”Dear Mr. Shilstone,
Thank you for coaching me and allowing me to attend your sessions during the summer. You’ve helped me improve my running and given me several effective training routines (“the menu”) that I have been following throughout the cross country season.
The High School State Cross Country Meet was held in Nachitoches this past Tuesday. On that day I accomplished one of my goals by winning the Division 2A individual title. The weather was beautiful and the 3.1 mile course was in great condition. I employed a kind of “follow” strategy throughout the race, finally taking the lead with about 300 yards to go and holding a strong finishing kick (thanks to all the speedwork).
I won my race in about 16:15, and the St. Martin’s high school team that I’m a part of placed second overall. We were proud to take home the silver runners-up trophy, and we hope to take the gold next year, returning with a strong squad. Considering all the times across all 5 divisions taking part in this event, my time placed me 6th out of between 800 and 1,000 runners from all over Louisiana. This ranking placed me on the 2004 Composite All State Cross Country Team.
There is a great picture of me finishing the race on www.flashpixphoto.com if you get a chance to look at it. It pretty much sums up the entire race. Just click on State Cross Country, then click on 2A Boys Action Shots. I’m the guy near the top in the red racing singlet.
Thanks again, and I hope to talk to you soon and give you more details.
Your fellow runner, Stephen “
Stephen Chester
Champion Cross-Country Runner
”Mackie’s training program is the whole nine yards – medical, strength, conditioning, and nutrition. A player can make great strides physically when he applies Mackie’s knowledge and information to his effort.”
J.T. Curtis
John Curtis Christian School
“The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is very grateful for the comprehensive program designed by physical fitness expert Mackie Shilstone and his staff. Law enforcement work is extremely stressful and this can affect job performance. Mackie’s program helped our officers become both physically and mentally fit. These are key components in enhancing the performance and increasing the longevity of an officer’s career. Not only did the officer’s benefit from the program, but the community as a whole benefited from the improved services provided to them by the NOPD.”
Richard Pennington, Superintendent of Police, Atlanta
”My NFL clients require world-class training with first class attention. Mackie has provided both for each and every player I have sent him. As happy as I am with his program and expertise, I may be even more impressed with his genuine concern for the total well-being of every athlete he works with – All Pros and undrafted free agents alike.”
Jordan Feagan
Jordan Feagan Sports Law and Management
”The skill-specific emphasis in your design of Lawyer Malloy’s training program was critical. Indeed, the increased flexibility and explosion gained by Lawyer from your program made the difference…As a result, Lawyer will soon be a millionaire.”
Raymond Anderson
President, Anderson-Reynolds Sports, Inc.
”Louellen and I have had two of our sons train with Mackie in his summer training program. This was in preparation for their upcoming football seasons. Both the special physical training and the supportive atmosphere for conditioning were invaluable to them. We look forward to sending our third son to get Mackie’s help.”
Darryl Berger
”Mackie’s approach to fitness and performance enhancement is first-rate. His assessment of my starting point was right on target, and allowed him to devise a plan that was comprehensive and aggressive, yet sensible and do-able. The integration of strength work, cardiovascular training, balance, plyometrics and stabilization techniques is just terrific. Mackie provided not only a coherent framework, but also a clear roadmap to follow toward the attainment of my goals.”
John G. Quigley
Managing Partner Nassau Capital, Princeton, NJ
”I have worked with Mackie for over the past 12 years. His success with professional athletes has been outstanding. Mackie’s comprehensive approach to health and athletes’ performances is the best available. When it came time to select a program for my sons, I wanted the best! I selected Mackie.”
Charles P. Murphy, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
