I do bag work once to twice a week, but mostly my cardio is done in spinning class or on the eliptical. During the summer I try to swim too. I like having these couple of different ways of getting a good cardio workout so I can adjust to my ever-changing schedule. And none of them are too hard on me like running has become. I do my cardio after my weight workout.
Here's what I usually do. I usually walk to & from the gym, anywhere from 6 -8 miles roundtrip depending on the route. Lift when there, about 3-4 days per week. 2-4 days per week I do official "cardio" ie elliptical via HIIT. Total cardio probably 5-6 days per week. I've been feeling exhausted doing it so I think I'll cut down.
Ive been doing wayyyy too much cardio for the past few years. Lately it has been 5 days a week for 45-60 minutes either high intesity intervals or moderate intensity steady state. And for what???!! Not sure why other than out of HABIT or GUILT for my poor eating habits? LOL
Starting a new strength training program next week to increase lifts. I will undoubtedly be cutting way back on the cardio but i refuse to do less than 3x/week for 30 min each time. Let's cross our fingers that i dont gain alot of fat