To put this into perspective, a bodybuilder on stage retaining too much water can make the difference between 1st and 5th place as a small layer (almost like a film) of water can give the illusion of increased body fat.
Burns Fat (Including Subcutaneous Fat!)
Cardio burns calories, resulting in fat loss (provided you're in a caloric deficit).
Burning fat, including subcutaneous fat will result in an increase in muscle definition and vascularity.
3 Cardio Workouts To Get You Started!
Deadmills
Jump Rope Circuit
Plyometric Circuit
5 Other Actionable Methods To Increase Vascularity
- Drop down to single digit body fat
- Continue to build lean muscle mass
- Decrease water retention
- Increase your body temperature
- Supplement with diuretics/nitric oxide
Read more about these techniques and how you can implement them in my complete 'how to increase vascularity' article here.