C4 Ripped Sport Pre Workout Powder Arctic Snow Cone – NSF Certified for Sport + Sugar Free Preworkout Energy Supplement for Men & Women – 135mg Caffeine + Weight Loss – 30 Servings

Wow!! Just wow!
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.

Works well but tastes chalky compared to Supersport version
I recently some C4 Ripped Supersport pre-workout at Target and really liked it so I ordered one on here thinking it would be the same. The Sport and Supersport taste are very different. This version is very chalky. It’s still drinkable but the Supersport version tastes so much better. Overall, this is a solid choice for people who want something that will get you amped without going overboard.
Pros:
No Creatine (I take this separately and don’t need it in my pre-workout)
Low Caffeine (I can take this every day without worrying about my intake)
Has L-Carnitine (A lot of pre-workouts do not have this)
Gets you going and makes you sweat a lot!
Cons:
Chalky compared to Supersport
I haven’t seen it happen yet but near the end of the Supersport the powder started to clump, but maybe water got in it or something. It’s not happening with this version yet but It’s still new.

Awesome product
Love C4. This one seems to make me sweat more. I’ve been using it so long I guess I don’t notice the jitter as much anymore. I feel like this product is very effective in kicking your workouts into gear and getting you hyped up. This does not provide any pain relief. I would not recommend taking it too late at night as it keep you up and it’s hard to relax. Also drink a lot of water with it. I would recommend taking it in the morning as you get more use from it throughout the day. Product was delivered quickly.

Pass on Arctic Snow Cone flavor!
So the product itself works great for me without any jitters or crawly skin feeling. Just enough energy to power my workout. But this flavor, Arctic Snow Cone, is just awful. It was cheaper so I tried it. It actually makes me gag so I plug my nose and chug it. I’m not sure what the flavor is supposed to be but it’s terrible.
Next time I’ll pony up the extra few bucks for fruit punch or blue raspberry!