Green Tea Extract and Ginger

Inclusion Criteria: Male participants aged 18-35 years Recreationally active (≥3 aerobic exercise sessions per week, ≥30 minutes per session, for at least 6 months) VO₂max between 40-50 mL/kg/min (recreationally active fitness level) Body mass index within the normal to slightly overweight range (approximately 18.5-27.5 kg/m²) Willingness to comply with study requirements, including supplementation and exercise testing protocols Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: History of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, or neurological disorders Allergy or intolerance to green tea, ginger, or maltodextrin Current use of ergogenic supplements, medications affecting metabolism, or stimulants (e.g., beta-blockers, caffeine pills) Smoking or excessive alcohol consumption (\>14 units per week) Inconsistent exercise habits (\<3 sessions/week in the past 6 months) Participation in another clinical trial within the past 3 months