This article makes a lot of excellent points. The women I've trained with kettlebells have really enjoyed using them and have been extremely happy with their results. It should be pointed out though, if you think that kettlebells are something that you'd like to try, please make sure that you find a qualified instructor to teach you how to use them. The average personal trainer (and even some internationally known trainers) don't necessarily understand how to teach the mechanics of even the most basic kettlebell movements.
This isn't meant to slam personal trainers. It should be pointed out though, that the most common personal training certifications can all be acquired by doing nothing more than passing a written test. That's all well and good, but teaching someone to use kettlebells safely and effectively requires a little more hands-on training. All of the kettlebell certifications I've participated in involved being taught the proper movements, learning how to properly teach the movements, and then a performance based evaluation. Think of it like this. Just because you passed the written portion of your driving exam, it doesn't necessarily mean that you could go out and drive in the Indy 500.
Bottom line, kettlebells are a fun and extremely effective way for women (and men) to lose fat, gain muscle, look good, feel great, and get in fantastic shape. Just make sure that you find the right instructor so that you learn how to use them safely and efficiently. The best instructors will usually be certified through the World Kettlebell Club (WKC/AKC), Dragon Door (RKC/HKC), the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF), and Kettlebell Concepts (KBC).
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