Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout Review
We take a close look at the Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout supplement to see where it stands
Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout is a pre workout supplement that’s been specifically designed to help support your training and exercise goals.
Where to buy: www.amazon.com
Cellucor are one of the biggest names in the health and fitness supplements industry and we’ve already recently reviewed their C4 Original Pre Workout here on the site.
The C4 Sport supplement features a slightly different formula to the C4 Original, and it comes in a variety of different flavours.
Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout (Photo: The Sport Review)
The purpose of this review article is for us to take a detailed look at the Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout from all angles as we look to see where it stands in relation to some of the best pre workout supplements on the market at the moment.
We’re going to be paying particularly close attention to the ingredients, the doses and the taste as we look to see where it ranks.
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So, with the introductions out of of the way, let’s start taking a close look at the Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout in a bit more detail.
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Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout – The Basics
The C4 Sport Pre Workout comes in a flavoured powder form which, like most pre workout supplements, has been designed to be mixed into a drink and consumed around half an hour before exercise.
We tried out the ‘Fruit Punch’ flavour for the purpose of this review. It’s worth pointing out at this stage that we tried the UK version of this supplement, and the versions of the product in other parts of the world may differ slightly in terms of ingredients and other details.
The C4 Sport listing on Amazon.com says that this supplement has been specifically designed to help support “explosive” workouts and that it is trusted by competitive athletes.
It claims to be targeted at trainees of all types and can help to support you as you look to achieve your health and fitness goals.
Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout (Photo: The Sport Review)
The Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout is currently available in a number of flavours, including:
• Fruit Punch (the one we tried)
• Watermelon
• Blue Raspberry
Like most of the top pre workouts on the market, C4 Sport contains a blend of different ingredients, each one of which can bring some potential benefits on your health and fitness journey.
So, now that we’ve covered some of the basic things you need to know about C4 Sport, it’s time to take a closer look at the actual ingredients formula in a bit more detail.
The Ingredients
Let’s begin this part by taking a look at the C4 Sport ingredients formula.
Note that this formula was shown on Amazon.co.uk at the time of writing, and is for the UK version of this supplement. If you’re buying your supplement in another part of the world, the formula may differ slightly.
It’s also always important to check the label of any supplement, as manufacturers may change their formulas from time to time.
The Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout ingredients formula, as shown on Amazon.co.uk at the time of writing
As you can see for yourself, C4 Sport contains a lot of the ingredients you’d expect to find in a good pre workout supplement. Let’s take a closer look at some of the main ingredients in the C4 Sport formula in a bit more detail.
• Vitamins B6 and B12 – These are two important B Vitamins that we need to get from our diet. In case you didn’t know, Vitamins B6 and B12 contribute to the reduction or tiredness and fatigue, as well as normal energy release.
• Magnesium – This is an important mineral that the body needs to get from nutritional sources. Magnesium helps with normal energy release and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout (Photo: The Sport Review)
• Caffeine Anhydrous – Caffeine is one of the most popular stimulants on the planet, and you most likely already know all about its effects. Each serving of C4 Sport contains 135mg of Caffeine in total. To put this dose into context, you’d expect to find around 100mg of Caffeine in a regular cup of coffee.
• Creatine – You may already know all about Creatine and its use as a post workout supplement. It’s also a common inclusion in pre workouts, and it’s one of the main ingredients in the C4 Sport formula.
• Beta Alanine – Again, this is another popular pre workout supplement ingredient. Beta Alanine is what’s known as a ‘non-proteinogenic’ amino acid.
• Taurine – This is an ingredient that is found in a lot of commercially-available energy drinks – and it’s also a fairly popular pre workout supplement ingredient.
• L-Citrulline – An amino acid found in watermelons, L-Citrulline is a popular inclusion in pre workout supplements, and the UK version of C4 Sport contains 550mg.
It’s worth pointing out at this point that C4 Sport uses the sweetener Sucralose to help enhance flavour.
How To Take It
Each tub of C4 Sport contains 30 servings. The product we purchased in the UK featured the following instructions.
The suggested use directions say that you should mix one scoop with 200-250ml of water per day.
The directions also say that you should not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Because of the Caffeine content in this supplement, we’d recommend not taking it within about six hours of when you plan to go to sleep.
Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout (Photo: The Sport Review)
The Taste
We followed the instructions and mixed one scoop into a glass of water.
The powder dissolved very quickly and didn’t need much stirring to disappear completely. The ‘Fruit Punch’ flavour turned the liquid a red colour pretty quickly.
The taste was pretty good. It was sweet and fruity and fairly pleasant to consume.
It did have a little bit of a ‘synthetic’ aftertaste, but we’ve found that to also be the case with most of the pre workouts we’ve tried.
Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout (Photo: The Sport Review)
Price and Where To Buy
One tub of Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout costs around £19 / $25.
You can buy the Cellucor range of supplements from a number of different retailers. For example, this supplement is available to buy on Amazon in both the UK and the US.
It’s worth checking the latest price directly with the retailer, as they may change from time to time.
Side Effects
It’s important that you speak to your doctor or a certified medical professional before taking a new supplement for the first time.
It’s also really important that you carefully read the entire label of any product you’re thinking of using before trying it.
You probably already know that too much Caffeine can cause some side effects.
The 135mg dose of Caffeine in Cellucor C4 Sport is a little bit more than what you’d expect to find in a regular cup of coffee (which usually contains about 100mg of Caffeine).
The UK version’s label says that you should not consume Caffeine from other sources while taking this product and that you should discontinue use two weeks prior to any surgery.
There’s a warning on the UK-version of this supplement saying that it’s only intended to be consumed by healthy adults aged 18 or over.
The UK label also says that you should not use this supplement before first consulting your doctor, especially if you’re taking any prescription medication or over-the-counter medication, or if you suspect you have or have been treated for, diagnosed with or have a family history of, any medical condition.
Cellucor C4 Sport should not be used by children, or pregnant or breastfeeding women.
As mentioned above, make sure you carefully check the label of any supplement you’re thinking of taking and read all of the warnings.
Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout (Photo: The Sport Review)
Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout Reviews
We took a look on Amazon.co.uk to see what some customers were saying about >Cellucor C4 Sport.
At the time of writing, this supplement had an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from a total of 29 reviews.
One happy customer left a five-star rating and said that they “highly recommend” this supplement after having used it.
One of the more negative reviews came from somebody who left a one-star rating and said that they a bit disappointed with the supplement as a whole.
Pros And Cons
Let’s now weigh up some of the pros and cons when it comes to the Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout.
Pros:
• Sensible 135mg dose of Caffeine
• Uses Creatine, L-Citrulline and Beta Alanine
• Reputable brand, popular product
Cons:
• Uses the sweetener Sucralose for taste
• US-version of the supplement uses proprietary blends
Is This The Best Supplement For Me?
C4 Sport is a popular pre workout supplement made by Cellucor that contains a lot of the ingredients you’d expect to find in a decent supplement, including Caffeine, Beta Alanine and Creatine.
If you’re interested, you can check out our updated guide to some of the best pre workout supplements on the market right now by following the link shown below.
Anything Else To Consider?
As we mentioned above, it’s best to speak to your doctor or a certified medical professional before taking a new supplement for the first time.
Food supplements are not intended to replace a varied, balanced diet and a healthy overall lifestyle.
Pre workout supplements can offer a helping hand on your health and fitness journey, but it’s best not to regard them as ‘magic powders’ that will work without any effort on your part.
Making sure that you’re sticking to a good diet, a sensible exercise plan and getting enough quality sleep are some of the most important things you can do to support your overall health.
Conclusion – Our Final Thoughts
So, that brings us to the end of our Cellucor C4 Sport Pre Workout review.
We’ve walked you through the key things you need to know about this particular supplement, focusing specifically on the ingredients, their doses, the taste and the price.
We think that C4 Sport is a decent option if you’re looking for a supplement containing popular pre workout ingredients such as Creatine, Caffeine and L-Citrulline.
