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

The Garmin 310XT heart rate monitor has a very high sensitive Global positioning system that has fast satellite reception even when around tall trees and buildings. This feature is possible through their Connect™ system. Communication and connection to other monitors are also made easier with the ANT+™ wireless technology interface. This connection can also be to a foot pod or the cadence sensor.

Downside

There are almost no problems associated with it. On the top of the list of flaws is that this heart rate monitor does not read heart rate data in the water. Even though it is waterproof, it cannot do this. However, this is not a major problem. The other problem lies in its size. The 310XT can be quite bulky but this is definitely not a design flaw. The Garmin 310XT was designed and produced to sit on the bars of bikes.

All in all, the Garmin 310 is a great all round heart rate monitor that is certainly going to get any heart pumping. If you are going to hit those hills, swim that extra mile or run a bit more, than this GPS heart monitor is right for you.