Garmin 310 GPS Heart Monitor Review

Garmin 310 GPS Heart Monitor Review

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.

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).

More Features

This Garmin Heart Rate Monitor has a very high sensitive GPS system that comes with fast reception to satellites even when around tall trees and buildings. This is possible through Garmin's Connect™ feature. Connection and communication with other heart monitors, a foot pod or the cadence sensor are done through the ANT+™ technology which is wireless interface.

Downside

There are not many problems associated with this heart monitor. The first is that the Garmin 310 GPS heart monitor does not read heart rate in the water even though it is waterproof. This is just a monitor flaw. The second one is size. This Garmin heart rate monitor is quite bulky. However, this is not a design flaw but was done so that it could sit on the handlebars of bikes easily.

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.