The latest in athletic technology from the folks at Garmin has brought us a new generation of Forerunner in the latest 310XT model. With many new features and enhancements, this device is making waves. Learn more about this unit to decide if it is a must have tool to help you meet your fitness goals. Let's take a look at seven exciting things that you can do with a new Garmin Forerunner 310XT...

#1: Keep Track of Calories Burned

If you are counting calories or just want to get a quick idea of how effective your workout was, you'll love the 310XT's ability to tell you how many calories you have burned during a workout. Meet goals or chart your progress with this important info.

#2: Your Forerunner Underwater

One of the biggest advancements in this device over earlier models is that the 310XT is now waterproof. For triathletes and swimmers as well as those who participate in water sports, this is a huge benefit and a good reason to upgrade to this device.

#3: Keep Track of Your Heartrate

If you use the optional heart rate monitoring strap, you can get real time data on your heart rate and track your heart rate over the course of your workout. For people with health issues as well as those looing to meet cardiovascular goals, this data is very useful and handy.

#4: Monitor Your Time and Distance

If you hate keeping track of mile markers or struggling to get an accurate idea of your distance and times, you will appreciate the fact that this unit does it automatically. Using the built in GPS unit, the 310XT can gather and store data on how far you have gone and how long it took. For stationary bikes and treadmills, there is even an optional footpod for measuring this information.

#5: Sync Workout Data to Garmin Connect

This device connects to your computer to automatically sync your data to your PC. You can also automatically sync your data to Garmin Connect where you can participate in a unique online training community.

#6: Run With a Virtual Partner

This has got to be one of the coolest features in Garmin Forerunners, including the 310XT. If you like a little bit of competition to keep you moving, turn on the Virtual Partner function to compete against a digital partner.

#7: Leave The Battery Charger at Home

Another cool advancement on the Forerunner 310XT comes in the form of an extended battery life. This unit can go for up to 20 hours without needing a charge, a big improvement over earlier Forerunners.