How does this look in terms of recovery?

tomatoey

I'm doing higher volume stuff right now (12-30 reps - under physio orders, please don't give me lip) - as well as a bit of resisted cardio intervals (bike) to make up for not being able to lift very much at a time. I've read that cardio with some resistance can work synergistically with lifting to build muscle, I'm kind of hoping that will happen. I do also have some lighter cardio for active recovery.

However, it's extending the time between lifting days.

eg

Day 1 - lifting + hiit on bike - 90 rpm for off intervals, 150 for on, levels 4-11 resistance
Day 2 - medium-resistance cardio (elliptical with a bit of resistance - 4-10, 80 strides per min)
Day 3 - light cardio - walking, 3-4.3 mph, with 0-4% incline (intended as active recovery but may be more of a workout than I think)
Day 4 - swimming and walking (active recovery)

Should I get rid of Day 2? I felt totally fine for it on the day, completely fresh, but DOMS got me the next day. I also like to have some resistance because I don't burn that much without it and I'd like to get rid of 300 cals so I can eat the way I like to eat.

Goal is maximizing muscle during slow weight loss.

Also: how recovered do you like to feel before lifting? Totally fresh? Is a bit of tightness ok? How does it affect the next workout and recovery?