Description
- C4 PRE WORKOUT POWDER FOR MEN & WOMEN – America’s Number 1 Selling Pre-Workout Brand has been trusted since 2011 with over 2 billion servings sold* Perform your best – whether it’s on the field, on the track, or in the gym
- INCREASE METABOLISM SUPPORT – Formulated with fat-burning ingredients like CLA and DygloFit to help you train harder and support your body’s ability to burn fat. Ripped Sport can be your teammate on the way to shredding up your physique and fitness goals
- INCREASE REP COUNT – C4 pre workout for women and men is formulated with CarnoSyn Beta-Alanine, a premium clinically studied beta-alanine, which has been studied to support muscular endurance and fight fatigue and may cause a harmless tingling sensation
- TESTED & TRUSTED BY THIRD PARTIES – Proudly NSF Certified for Sport, an independent certification program recognized by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League, and the Canadian Football League
- DELICIOUS FLAVORS UNLIKE ANYTHING ON THE MARKET – Arctic Snow Cone, Fruit Punch. Take 1 serving of C4 Ripped Sport pre workout mixed with 8 fl. oz. of water, and consume 20 – 30 minutes before training
DLeon86 –
Ok, so idk what people are complaining about, but this one tastes GOOD, AND, it actually WORKS well! I got the Fruit Punch flavor and it tastes a lot like red Kool-Aid. Not bad. I can also see myself mixing this into my electrolytes or other drinks and can tell it would be good, but for the purpose of this review, decided to try it with just water so I can know the true taste, with no chaser. I am interested in trying the Icy Blue Razz to see how it turns out. Normally with pre-workouts, that’s my go-to flavor no matter what brand.
If this is considered “gross” to you, I DARE YOU to go give N.O. Xplode a try and then get back to me. N.O. Xplode, while more expensive, and while VERY effective, tastes like vomit in a glass. THEE worst thing I’ve ever ingested. No matter what I mixed it with, no matter HOW I mixed it, I could NOT get it down without gagging. I even tried the Blue Raspberry and it was STILL just awful, but slightly more tolerable than the Raspberry Limeade (didn’t even order this one, was sent the wrong flavor and decided to just deal with it), and the Fruit Punch. I will say though, once it kicked in, it WORKED. All heavier weights INSTANTLY felt light, and I was able to blast through workouts to the point I actually began to see some vascularity with my muscle development!
Anyway, I’m much more satisfied with this one. With C4, I was able to mix it well using just cold water and my shaker bottle, no special blenders, frothers, etc. With N.O. Xplode, you actually have to make sure you mix it using a spoon, because it is also carbonated, and if you try to shake it, it will end up spraying everywhere and making a mess. Similar to what happens when you shake up a bottle of soda or bubbly champagne and then open it. Yet another reason I hate it!
Also, for clarification, if you want the formula that does NOT contain creatine, you should specifically get the “Ripped Sport” variety. The ones that just say “Sport” on the label have the creatine in it. I got the non-creatine formula because I already have a separate creatine supplement and I don’t always like to use it, since it does add water weight and causes swelling and bloating (something I can’t afford right now since I’m still recovering from a major abdominal surgery; swelling will be on and off during the rest of my first year post-op, but there are things that can trigger it if I consume them, and creatine, sodium, and salt are some of those triggers). I just wanted something to give me more energy & focus, to help me power through my workouts, and to perhaps help me lose a few pounds as I continue to hit the gym and tackle some of the heavier weights (not too heavy since still recovering but dang at LEAST I can go heavier than 10-15lbs now, I was able to get up to 30lb dumbbells with this stuff).
As far as people talking about soreness or muscle fatigue after workouts, that’s a separate matter. You will need to invest in some good BCAA’s to assist with faster recovery from workouts. Since this particular formula does not have BCAA’s (some pre-workouts DO have BCAA’s; they’ll be called “Amino Energy” or “Amino Lean” or something to that effect), you will need to buy them separately, in either pill or powder form. I personally recommend powder form since you can stack it with your pre-workout and/or your protein shake and it’ll enter into your bloodstream a lot quicker and therefore take effect a lot faster (like 30 min as opposed to a couple hours, plus some people don’t absorb pills very well). Be sure to also make sure you’re getting vitamin C to make sure every supplement or vitamin you are taking absorbs 100%, even better if it has vitamin C in the ingredients; before I ever started using BCAA’s, OJ was my go-to for muscle recovery. It definitely helped a great deal. Also, lots of protein, water, rest and sleep. Try to cut off eating at 3hrs prior to your bedtime, whenever that usually is for you (some people sleep at night/wake up mornings; others wake up nights and sleep during the day if they have an alternative schedule).
If this is your first time using this formula, it is recommended to use just ONE scoop in your water (or other liquid) so that you can assess how your body responds to the formula (positively or negatively). If your body responds positively, then one additional scoop is acceptable. Nothing over that, though. Obv if it responds negatively, you should quit the formula altogether or perhaps lessen the dose to maybe half a scoop. Also, only mix this drink when you are ready to consume IMMEDIATELY after mixing. You are NOT supposed to mix pre-workout drinks and then let them set overnight; they are not designed to work that way. You should only prepared immediately before consumption, and try to finish it within a few minutes of making it. Thankfully it actually tastes good, so it won’t feel like a chore to do. Unlike the N.O. Xplode which I would have to close my nose to get it down.
Anyway, hope this helps. I like this supplement so far and I like the way it tastes. If you’re like me and coming from something gross like N.O. Xplode, you’ll be able to appreciate this one a LOT more. Take my word for it.
DLeon86 –
This pre-workout is great value for money. 2 of my friends that have never had pre-workout before tried this and both said they felt like they hade superpowers lol. Helps me power through my workouts and tastes great B)
Mark –
I always like to try different pre workouts but keep coming back to this as my staple. The taste is great, it fits within my budget, and I don’t get overly shaky when I get to the gym. I tend or workout in the evenings so the caffeine helps me focus but does not keep me up all night.
That said, my last order arrived clumpy. Not sure what’s happening with the quality of the stock shipped by Amazon but I can’t do a return. I emailed the company and will update my review based on the return/replacement process.
aira177 –
I’ve cut down my caffeine intake quite alot, so I’ve been on C4 Sport for several months now. I like to leave reviews when I’m “wow’d” by a product or customer service, this time is was customer service. I had one come in where the powder was clumpy (usually not an issue, you can just shake it up) but the flavor was terrible, im assuming due to the moisture/clumping. After a quick contact with customer service and providing the order information, took them less than a few hours to get everything fixed and replaced. Super impressed with the speed and quality of the service to say the least.
Jake –
Gives me the boost I need before a work out.
Daniel –
just it does taste sandy. other than that it alright
Daniel P. –
C4’s brand of pre workout is 5 stars. I have been a consumer of it for almost a decade and it is my pick of pre workout. This poor review is to deter others from buying it through Amazon. The quality control is terrible. I have purchased this exact one 4 times now through Amazon. First time it was fine. Second time, the container already had moisture in it and was causing clumps to form before breaking the seal and using it. Third time, the product was sent 9 months over the expiration date(see photos of 3/2024 sell by date purchased on 12/2024). Fourth time I was sent another batch similar to the second with clumps and moisture within the container before opening(and its sell by date is only in two months). I always look forward to the first few scoops of pre workout in a new container(hits a little harder then an older one), it’s been months since a new one I have purchased gave the same effect. From now on I’ll just take the ride to my local nutrition supplement shop to make sure I get my pre workout fresh.
nevet1212 –
doesn’t taste as good as the original c4, but it gave me more endurance for running and working out. Has a strange smell and aftertaste (I got the fruit punch flavor).