Mackie Shilstone

Biographical Information
"Mackie Shilstone is one of America's most influential sports performance managers, whose expertise has played a pivotal role in the long-term success of scores of million-dollar world-class athletes. Over 3,000 professional athletes have turned to Mackie to give them the body, drive, stamina, and performance they need to win. Mackie's work with top athletes has been reported in over 2,000 publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, People magazine, and Inc. Mackie has also transformed the lives of hundreds of everyday people struggling with health and weight problems, poor nutrition, and lack of motivation. A well-known author, speaker, and media personality, Mackie has written six books on fitness and weight management. His newest book, Body Plan for Kids, is a comprehensive guide for parents to gain control of their child's weight through healthy eating, fitness, and increasing self-esteem. In addition, Mackie has written articles for prestigious health and fitness journals, including the American Medical Athletic Association Quarterly and The Physiologist. With a Master of Arts degree and Master of Business Administration, Mackie currently directs The Fitness Principle with Mackie Shilstone at East Jefferson General Hospital. Additionally, he is 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, Adjunct Professor at the A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, special advisor to the United States Olympic Committee on Sports Nutrition, and has served on the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, State of Louisiana."