Athletic Performance and Body Composition
Optimize body composition, recovery, and performance with physician-supervised peptides, IV nutrient infusions, and longevity protocols. Used by athletes, executives, and high-performers.
Causes and Treatment
Athletic performance is a multi-system challenge: muscle building, fat loss, recovery between sessions, sleep quality, and mental focus all compound to determine output. The right peptide and IV protocols target each system specifically.
Better's performance optimization centers on:
- Body recomposition: peptides like Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin support muscle preservation while reducing fat.
- Pre-workout performance: NAD and Recovery & Performance IV drips for cellular energy.
- Lean tissue building: IGF-1 LR3 for advanced muscle-building goals (carefully supervised).
- Hormonal optimization: Comprehensive Hormone Panel and TRT when relevant for men over 35.
The approach is genuinely medical. We measure baseline, set realistic goals, and adjust protocols based on response rather than running everyone through the same script.
Better Med Spa's Recommended Treatments
Better's athletic performance protocols combine four primary tools.
Total Recomposition (Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin)
Combination peptide protocol for body recomposition: muscle preservation while reducing fat. The most-prescribed body comp peptide protocol at Better.
Build & Define (IGF-1 LR3)
Advanced peptide for lean muscle building. Carefully supervised due to the mechanism. Used by patients with specific muscle-building goals or training breakthroughs.
Recovery & Performance IV
IV nutrient infusion for performance: amino acids, B vitamins, electrolytes, and antioxidants. Useful pre-workout, pre-event, or for next-day recovery.
NAD+ IV
Cellular energy support that improves training output and recovery between sessions. Pairs well with peptide protocols for comprehensive performance optimization.
Get tested first. Most performance patients benefit from a Comprehensive Hormone Panel before starting peptides. Knowing your baseline testosterone, thyroid, and recovery markers tells us which protocols will actually move the needle.
How to Choose Between Them
Match the protocol to your goal.
| If you want | Choose |
|---|---|
| Body recomposition, fat loss + muscle | Total Recomposition peptide cycle |
| Lean muscle building | Build & Define (IGF-1 LR3) |
| Pre-workout performance | Recovery & Performance IV |
| Training output and energy | NAD+ IV series |
| Comprehensive optimization | Hormone Panel + Peptide cycle + IV |
| Maintenance after initial cycle | Quarterly NAD + monthly recovery IV |
Athletic performance peptides are typically run in 8 to 12 week cycles, then a 2 to 4 week break, then another cycle if appropriate. Most athletes structure cycles around training peaks, off-seasons, or specific goals.
Realistic timeline: noticeable performance and recovery improvement at 2 to 4 weeks. Body composition changes at 8 to 12 weeks. Hormone optimization at 6 to 12 weeks.
What to Expect at Better Med Spa
Performance consultations at Better start with a discussion of your training, goals, current state, and any prior experience with peptides or hormone optimization. We almost always recommend a Hormone Panel as a parallel diagnostic.
Peptides are self-administered at home as small subcutaneous injections after instruction. IV drips are administered in clinic and take 30 to 60 minutes. Most patients schedule IV drips around training peaks or events.
Dr. Brechner supervises all performance and peptide protocols.
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A 30-minute consultation maps your goals and recommends the right protocol.
Before and After
See real Better Med Spa patient results in our gallery. Individual results vary based on starting point, dosage, and skin quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are performance peptides legal?
Tesamorelin, Ipamorelin, and IGF-1 LR3 are research peptides prescribed off-label by physicians. They have well-documented safety profiles in supervised dosing. Note that some sport governing bodies prohibit them; competitive athletes should check their organization's rules.
Will I get bigger or just leaner?
Depends on the protocol. Total Recomposition is designed for lean transformation: muscle preservation while reducing fat. Build & Define with IGF-1 LR3 is designed for active muscle building. We match the protocol to your goal.
How long do cycles last?
8 to 12 weeks per cycle, with 2 to 4 weeks between cycles. Most athletes run 2 to 4 cycles per year, structured around training peaks or off-seasons.
Most patients describe the injections as a series of small pinches. We use the smallest needles available and can apply topical numbing cream on request. The whole appointment is typically under 30 minutes including the consultation.
Can I combine performance peptides with TRT?
Yes, often. Many men run TRT plus peptides for comprehensive optimization. Better designs integrated programs that maximize results while staying medically safe.
How much does performance optimization cost in Chicago?
Total Recomposition and Build & Define are priced as monthly programs. Recovery & Performance IV and NAD+ IV are priced per session. Comprehensive packages reduce per-treatment cost. See our Specials.
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Where We Serve
Better Med Spa is located in Lincoln Park and serves patients across Chicago, including Old Town, Lakeview, Bucktown, Gold Coast, DePaul, West Loop, and River North.
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