Kettlebells are traditionally sized in "pood's". A "pood" is a traditional Russian measurement and is equivalent to approximately 16Kg (35lb). The sizes are non metric and are based off this measurement ie, 4kg, 6kg, 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, 32kg, 36kg, 40kg, 48kg, 56kg. KettleBells NZ stocks the full range of kettlebell sizes
Male Trainees
Most males can begin with a 16kg (1 pood) kettlebell to master all the movements. Although 16kg does not seem heavy the dynamic nature of kettlebell training combined with the off center weight makes them more difficult and harder to control. Once mastered users can progress to a 24kg kettlebell, a 32kg kettlebell is likely a longer term goal for most trainees.
If the male trainee is bigger / stronger than average and has some intermediate weight training experience or some martial arts experience then they may be able to start with a 20kg kettlebell for most exercises. The next kettlebell in the progression should be the 28kg kettlebell and then perhaps the 36kg kettlebell when significant strength has been developed.
Female Trainees
An average female trainee should begin with a 8kg kettlebell. An female trainer that is above average in size or strength may be able to start with a 12kg kettlebell. Only a few female trainers will progress to a 16kg. However, females tend to progress on the lower body exercises reasonable quickly but can sometimes struggle with the upper body exercises due to their smaller frames and less upper body muscle mass and strength.
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