Tuesday, July 7, 2009

310XT Garmin Heart Monitor

By Ed J Price

The latest heart rate monitor to be released by Garmin is the Garmin 310XT. The Garmin Company has taken major steps over the years to try to establish themselves as one of the best heart monitor makers in this very competitive industry. In 2009 alone, somewhere early in the third quarter, they are poised to release two new monitors. These are the Garmin FR60 and the Garmin 310. A lot is riding on these two releases. To be at the top in their class, the Garmin Heart Rate Monitor has to provide more than just heart rate reading. There has to be additional features such as a GPS system to attract new users. The following is a non biased review on the 310XT heart rate monitor.

Second to None 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).

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.

Downside

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.

Overall, the 310XT is a great all round heart monitor that is sure to get any heart pumping. If you are looking to hit those hills, run those miles or swim a little further, the Garmin 310 GPS heart monitor is the perfect tool for you. - 16887

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