| Both Garmin and Polar have been in healthy | | | | technology. Its revolutionary designs set it above most |
| competition for quite some time now in the heart rate | | | | other competitors. The FT80 is definitely no ordinary |
| monitor market. Though the Polar Company have had | | | | heart rate monitor with innovative features such as the |
| an upper hand over all its rivals, Garmin have fast | | | | inbuilt training computer. This helps the user get the |
| become a force to be reckoned with. Polar have been | | | | maximum efficiency out of their workouts ensuring no |
| around since the first EKG monitor came out in 1977. | | | | time and energy is wasted. It has target zones to |
| By the early 90's, they had people running for their | | | | monitor heart rate in averages and has Polars' unique |
| products. Garmin on the other hand were originally in | | | | OwnZone and ZonePointer features. These ensure |
| the GPS market but have focused their resources to | | | | that you stay within the limits of your workouts. In |
| this industry and it has paid off. This year alone, they | | | | some ways, it is a safety measure. |
| are releasing two new heart rate monitors, the Garmin | | | | Downside |
| FR60 and 310XT. The following is a short review on | | | | The downside to both the Garmin 310 and the FT80 |
| the Garmin 310 and the FT80 Polar Heart Watch. | | | | Polar Heart Watch is price. They both carry quite a |
| Garmin 310 Overview | | | | price tag. The other problem that may get to users is |
| This Garmin monitor is going to be the first swim-proof | | | | size. Both the heart monitors look like oversized |
| heart rate monitor with GPS capabilities. It will | | | | watches. However, these are not design flaws. |
| revolutionize the world of heart monitors. It accurately | | | | Overall Assesment |
| displays training and heart rate data on its wide display | | | | Overall, the 310 and FT80 are great all round |
| screen. The other great thing about this monitor is that | | | | instruments and either one will surely get your heart |
| it reads both cycling and running data too. This makes | | | | pumping. The FT80 Polar Heart Watch is an ideal |
| it an ideal tool for triathletes who need all the data they | | | | indoor training tool while the 310XT works perfectly |
| can get. It also fits comfortably on the handlebars of | | | | outdoors. So if you are looking for strength, quality and |
| bikes. | | | | durability, either one of these Garmin or Polar monitors |
| Polar FT80 Overview | | | | would do fine for you. |
| The FT80 Polar Heart Watch is a stunning piece of | | | | |