It's a fairly simple weight. It's made out of cast iron, and it is basically a cannonball with handle. The kettlebell or girya is not only a weight but a form of exercise. You can do practically anything with them including cleans, snatches, lunges, bench and shoulder presses, squats, swings, and curls. They also increase grip strength and endurance. If you're wondering about their effectiveness, well, I heard a story about kettlebells being used to get soldiers into shape. The weight was so effective that nothing else was used to accomplish this. Now, this seems unlikely, but it's a great story.
Kettlebells are also great for workouts. Kettlebell workouts are more aerobic than traditional weight lifting workouts. These workouts are closer to a high intensity circuit training. One study even found a 20 minute snatch workout with kettlebells burned as many calories as running for that 20 minutes at a six minute per mile pace. However, it should be noted that these workouts are to be done with caution. Linked at the bottom of the page are videos that show proper techinque.
Dumbbells are nice, but they can be unwieldy. Kettlebells are comfortable. The handles are actually smooth and don't beat up your hands as much as other weights. They're easy to handle and easy to store. The price is comparable to dumbbells, and the range is similar: 15lbs to 70lbs. Honestly, considering their versatility, a few kettlebells can be just as good as a complete gym. That sounds like hyperbole, but I'm sticking by it.
Workout instructional:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkXw9hB0Zpo
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