Most women should start with an 8kg (around 18 pounds) and men with a 16kg (around 35 pounds.)  You might want to use a lighter bell for get-ups but instead of investing in another kettlebell just for that exercise, you can get creative and use a water bottle or even a milk jug at first.

There are some myths circulation that women will get bulky if they lift heavy weights and low weight for high reps is the way to get lean.  Neither of these statements can be further from the truth.  Use your entire body to lift heavy weights and you will get strong and lean.  It’s as simple as that!