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About Mackie Shilstone

America’s Premier Sports Performance Management and Career Extension Specialist, Mackie Shilstone is one of America’s most influential fitness, wellness, and sports performance experts. His expertise has played a pivotal role in the success and longevity of a multitude of world-class athletes and celebrities.

More than 3,000 professional athletes and teams over the past 43 years have sought Mackie’s guidance, which included 14 years working with Serena Williams, the 2019 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Decade.

Mackie also helped two-time Superbowl-winning, Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, Hall of Fame NFL kicker Morten Anderson, and boxing greats – including World Light-Heavyweight & Heavyweight Champion Michael Spinks, World Heavyweight Champion Riddick Bowe, World Light-Heavyweight Champions Andre Ward and Bernard Hopkins – along with World Light-Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion Roy Jones, Jr – along with champions in all pro sports.

Mackie’s professional team consults have included: New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Timber Wolves, Indiana Pacers, Washington Bullets, New Orleans Hornets, St. Louis Blues Hockey Team, New Orleans Brass Hockey Organization, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, New Jersey Nets, and the Green Bay Packers, to name a few.
For 21 years, Mackie’s Sports Performance, Fitness, and Wellness Program was the official lifestyle management program for MLB Umpire Medical Services – a division of the Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball.
As a result of his work with Spinks on his historic 1985 win against Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes, KO Magazine voted Mackie among the top 50 most influential people in the history of boxing. 2002 Baseball Hall-of-Famer Ozzie Smith credited Mackie in his induction speech, as he felt the partnership earned him an additional 11 outstanding years, after the age of 30.

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Mackie’s celebrity clientele has included: Broadway actress Jennifer Holiday, along with actors Wendell Pierce and John Goodman – transforming 63-year old Terminator 1&2 star Linda Hamilton’s body and performance to a level not seen before in Hollywood for her role of Sarah Connor in the 2019 Terminator Dark Fate movie, at the request of Hollywood creator, producer, and director James Cameron.
Since 2018, Mackie has volunteered his time and resources in support of members of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

He’s previously assisted Special (SEAL) Boat Team 22 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, U.S. Army Ranger Team 5336 during Operation Inherent Resolve, and members of the 159th Fighter Wing. In 2019, Mackie teamed with a U.S. Army Ranger Medal of Honor recipient to prepare the two oldest Rangers to ever compete in and achieve a top 5 finish in the Best Ranger competition at Fort Benning, Georgia – considered the toughest special forces competition in the world.

In 1998, Mackie’s volunteer work was recognized by the New Orleans Police Department for establishing health and fitness programs for the department. His volunteer efforts continue today with the presentation of the Mackie Shilstone Peak Performance Award – presented to a cadet, who rises above expectations, during the police officer academy training.

While countless professionals – athletes, actors, law enforcement, and special forces and operators – have received career-extending help from the health and fitness guru, Mackie has also transformed the lives of hundreds of non-athletes struggling with health and weight problems, poor nutrition, and a lack of motivation in his hospital-affiliated wellness programs.

Over 43 years, Mackie designed and directed Fitness, Nutrition, Wellness, and Sports Performance programs at such medical facilities as the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Health Systems, East Jefferson General Hospitals’ Mackie Shilstone Fitness Principle, and Wellness programs at St. Charles Parish Hospital.

With a Master of Arts and Master of Business Administration degrees, Mackie has served as a Clinical Instructor of Public Health and Preventative Medicine at Louisiana State Health Sciences Center, Adjunct Instructor in the School of Allied Health at Nicholls State University, and Adjunct Professor at the A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.

Mackie has also served as a special advisor to the United States Olympic Committee on Sports Nutrition, and on the Louisiana Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Mackie has previously served on the Board of Directors of the National Mental Health Association in Washington, DC.

For the last 27 years, Mackie has been the Nutrition and Fitness Expert for CBS affiliate WWL TV Morning News Show – along with his monthly TV segment – Wellness Wednesday. Mackie’s podcast – Maximum Wellness – is available on Apple, Itunes, Spotify, and Android sites.

His seventh book, Stop Renting Your Health-Own It: A Three Step Approach, was published in January 2012, and outlines the same unique, science-based approach Mackie uses with celebrities and sports professionals to improve health, performance and image.

Mackie’s previous book, Body Plan for Kids, is a comprehensive guide for parents to gain control of their child’s weight. It is the first book of its kind to offer specific strategies for eating healthy, getting fit and increasing self-esteem targeted at 8-12-year-olds.

His other books include Lean & Hard: The Body You’ve Always Wanted in Just 24 Workouts, the ultimate strength-building workout for a powerful muscular physique; The Fat Burning Bible, 28 days of foods, supplements, and workouts that help you lose weight, (January 2005); Lose Your Love Handles: A 3-Step Program to Streamline Your Waist in Only 30 Days (Perigee 2001); Maximum Energy for Life (John Wiley 2003), and Feelin’ Good About Fitness (Pelican Publishing, 1986).

Mackie has written articles for health and fitness publications including “Muscle and Body” Magazine, the American Medical Athletic Association Quarterly, The Physiologist, Nola.com, and the Washington Post’s Fantasy League website – The League.

In January 2020, Mackie was appointed to the Advisory Board, Tulane University School of Professional Development, Department of Kinesiology. In October of 2022, Mackie was the keynote presenter at the United States Tennis Association’s annual conference – with the demonstration of how he increased World Champion Serena Williams’ first serve in excess of 125mph.

In 2024, Mackie was featured with episodes in the second season of the Emmy Award winning ESPN+ TV show – In the Arena – the Serena Williams Story.

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Mackie’s latest book:
Stop Renting Your Health

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Testimonials

My life, my career changed when I met Mackie Shilstone. Mackie is not human. What he does day in and day out is only for the brave and true champions. The only thing is, no one has ever been able to beat him-champion or not. As for me … I’m still working on it.

Serena Williams

Tennis Legend

(Mackie has)helped me a lot. I came to New Orleans; as you know I was coming off of a little bit of an injury the season before. So it was a combination of trying to prevent further injury as wellas some good, hardcore training. So I really appreciate the hard work that he put in to helping me; he’s definitely helped me a lot, as far as this season.

Peyton Manning

Renowned NFL Quarterback

Mackie, you know what we did; I am forever grateful. You are my SUPERMAN!

Linda Hamilton

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He gets in your head, he runs with you, he trains with you – he pushes you. 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?

Bernard Hopkins

Light-Heavyweight Champion

Mackie has been a cornerstone in the mission of the Department. Assessing function and defining a patient specific functional program has enabled MLB to reduce work related injuries over the 16 year program. The added benefit has been faster recovery from injury to return to work. Very happy and thankful Mackie Shilstone and Associates are part of our multi-disciplinary health care team

Mark A. Letendre, A.T.C.

Director of Umpire Medical Services, Major League Baseball

For many years I have been very impressed with how Mackie Shilstone’s comprehensive and sophisticated approach – combining exercise, nutrition, and medical care, has benefited both elite athletes and everyday men and women.

Bob Costas

Legendary Sportscaster

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

Former 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, Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee

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 & NBC Sports

When we sent players to Mackie, we knew he would enhance their performance while prolonging their life.

Jim Haslett

Former Head Coach, New Orleans Saints

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.’