Dominic Thiem on US Open Performance, Nutrition, and Blood Sugar 🎾
What does it really take to win a Grand Slam tournament like the US Open? How many calories does a pro burn during two weeks of world-class tennis? And what role does blood sugar play when serves are decided by milliseconds and maximum precision? In the first episode of IN THE NAME OF YOUR BODY – A Podcast powered by NEOH, host Manuel Zeller talks with US Open Champion Dominic Thiem about the often underestimated connection between nutrition, blood sugar, and peak athletic performance. A behind-the-scenes look at the US Open – Dominic Thiem gives exclusive insights into his routines during a Grand Slam tournament:
- How high is the calorie consumption during the US Open?
- How important is the right nutrient strategy between matches?
- What role do timing and energy availability play?
- How are training and competition tracked today using data?
- And what does the serve percentage say about mental and physical stability?
Watch Episode 1 as a Video on YouTube
Blood Sugar and Performance – More Than Just a Trend
Can blood sugar influence athletic performance? The conversation makes it clear: factors like concentration, fatigue, reaction ability, and timing are more closely linked to energy availability than many realize. Especially in tennis – where a single serve can decide a match win or loss – stable energy levels play a central role. Peak performance doesn’t happen by chance – it is the result of training, recovery, and a precisely coordinated nutrition strategy. If you want to know how nutrition really works at a world-class level – and what role blood sugar plays for focus, endurance, and performance – you shouldn’t miss this episode! 🎧 Listen now and discover how much science really goes into a serve!
Listen to Episode 1 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
In the NEOH Podcast, Science Meets Practice
IN THE NAME OF YOUR BODY: A Podcast powered by NEOH brings clarity to the nutrition jungle together with leading scientists and experts. We talk about myths, facts, and studies around nutrition and health – practical, understandable, and evidence-based. This episode connects scientific findings with the real experience of a Grand Slam champion.
Who is Dominic Thiem?
Dominic Thiem is an Austrian former professional athlete and one of the most successful tennis players of recent years. With his victory at the 2020 US Open, he made sports history and established himself permanently among the world’s top international tennis players. His discipline, mental strength, and ability to deliver consistent performance under the highest pressure make him one of the defining athletes of his generation.
He gained international attention through his Grand Slam successes and multiple finals appearances at the biggest tournaments in the world. Off the court, Dominic Thiem is also committed to topics like sustainability and conscious living. In the podcast, he speaks openly about training, nutrition, blood sugar, and the key factors behind peak performance in elite sports. If you want to learn more about Dominic Thiem, visit his official website or follow him on social media. If you want to learn more about Dominic, then visit his website or follow him on Instagram.
