Just like any form of exercise it is important to consider your goals rather than just hitting the kettlebells every now and then. Kettlebells can be used for Fat Loss, Strength Endurance, Pure Strength and Power, Stability and Mobility, Hypertrophy (muscle building).
Most of the above have certain overlaps but if I wanted to lose weight I would be doing very different workouts than if I wanted to gain strength.
As you work through the Kettlebell Workouts take note as to what the workout is designed to achieve. As a guide, strength and power based workouts will be limited to low reps with longer sets. Higher reps, less sets and more exercises will generally be targeted at Strength Endurance and Fat Loss.
I have one final word of advice on your programming and goal setting. Variety is important but take some time to get good at certain workouts and to progress. If you select a different workout each time then it is very difficult to monitor progress. Choose a workout and stick with it for a while. Work on improving your time. Work on increasing the weight. Work on exercising for longer. All of these variables are difficult to manage if you change workouts every time.
Ultimately be smart with your workouts but have some fun at the same time. Setting small personal goals is always a great way to challenge yourself and keep things fresh.
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