The Garmin 310 XT is the latest heart rate monitor to be released by Garmin. They have taken major strides over the years to establish themselves as market leaders in the very competitive heart monitor industry. This year alone, by the third quarter, they would have already released two new heart monitors, the Garmin 310 and the FR60. There is a lot riding on these monitors. To be the best in their field, the Garmin Heart Rate Monitor has to offer more than just reading heart rate. Additional features such as GPS are important in attracting buyers. Here is a non-biased review of the 310XT GPS heart monitor.
Global Positioning System
In a first for its kind, the Garmin 310 is a GPS heart monitor that can be used in the water. Almost all other monitors that have a Global Positioning System are not water proof. It is perfect for the triathlete in that it is able to track running and cycling data on top of being water proof. It is the ultimate tool in that the Global Positioning System is second to none. It keeps track of the rate of your heart, distance and pace. These are the basics that you will need when training whether you are an elite athlete or just someone looking to shed a few pounds. The 310 easily fits into any workout routine or regimen and can move from wrist to the handlebars of bikes in a blink of an eye (no pun intended).
Extra Features
This Garmin heart monitor watch has a very high sensitive Global Positioning System that also comes with a fast satellite reception even when the user is around tall buildings and trees. The Connect system is what gives it that ability. With other monitors, communication and connection is made easier through the ANT+ wireless technology interface. This works to for the foot pod and cadence sensor.
Shortfalls
The 310 has hardly any problems associated with it. Top of the list for the Garmin 310XT heart rate monitor is that this heart monitor does not read heart rate data in the water even though it is waterproof. This is not a big problem. The second obvious downfall is size. This heart rate monitor is quite bulky. This is not a design flaw though because it allows for the 310 to sit on the handle bars of bikes.
The Garmin 310 heart rate monitor is the perfect all round tool because it is certainly going to get any heart pumping. Whether you hit the hills cycling, pound the pavements or swim those extra miles, this GPS heart monitor is perfect for you.
