Metairie, LA - Mackie Shilstone, one of the nation’s leading fitness, performance and lifestyle consultants, has joined the staff at East Jefferson General Hospital.  Mackie is bringing to EJGH over three decades of experience training elite athletes and everyday people wanting to transform their lives.  His proven fitness and weight loss programs have achieved successful results with professional athletes, corporate executives, weekend athletes or anyone interested in maximizing their health and/or performance.

“Mackie is one the most knowledgeable and respected figures in the field of fitness training,” says Dr. Mark Peters, EJGH President and CEO. “We are combining his expertise with East Jefferson’s outstanding clinical programs to offer this community fitness programs that improves overall health and delivers optimal performance for your body.  This puts us among the nation’s leaders in health and fitness.”

The Fitness Principle with Mackie Shilstone at East Jefferson General Hospital comprises a team of experts leading individualized programs designed to maximize physical and mental output. Based on the latest scientific research and clinically-based medical evaluations, The Fitness Principle Team offers programs such as Lean and Hard, Comprehensive Weight Loss, X-Stress and PROformance Enhancement. 

“I am truly excited to partner with East Jefferson on The Fitness Principle,” says Mackie Shilstone. “I am here to hit the ground running, motivate people to change their lives, and to make a difference in this community.  When people come to our program, they can expect clinically-supported, world-class programs.”

Beginning in early 2008, The Fitness Principle will open a state-of-the art and stand-alone facility designed with the premier athlete in mind.  It places the most advanced training equipment in an environment built to accommodate individuals of any fitness level.

Registration for programs at The Fitness Principle with Mackie Shilstone at East Jefferson General Hospital is now available. Programs will begin in February of 2008. For more information or to register online, visit www.ejgh.org. Information can also be requested at fitness@ejgh.org.