how long until gym shows serious results?

Question

an hour a day, 5-6 times a week, 30 min cardio/ 30 lifting. Avg. male weight, frame, etc.

Answer 1

I work out in a similar fashion, and in fact I'm looking to tone and not gain muscle at all.

Just toning with weights (high reps, low weight), I noticed muscle in an obvious fashion after about 5 weeks.

I imagine that if I were really trying to gain muscle, I may have actually noticed earlier because I'd be working high weights and average to low reps.

Hope that this helps.

Buddhadan

Answer 2

You can definitely get into basic, good shape doing what you are doing. Assuming you are putting in a good workout and not slacking.

If your diet is in order, you might start seeing a reduction in body fat and some gains in muscle. In addition, you'll probably find that your energy levels / endorphins should be increasing.

In short, about 4 - 8 weeks you'll see results. Be sure that you change up your workout after that so as not to plateau or go stale.

Good luck and nice work.