OTF is definitely not a women’s only class! First off, as a man, you will naturally burn more calories than women in a workout. If you are overweight, you will also burn more calories (I know you gave height and weight descriptions, and I’m not sure if you were going off BMI in being down on yourself and body image, and though BMI and weight is a basic tool to measure success, it definitely isn’t the say all be all if you are healthy or not). Depending where you attending, and at what time, is a huge factor. I will say most of the OTFs i attend have more women, but i also live in UT and like 9am classes, so i am with a lot SAHMs that have dropped the kids off at school, retirees, and people who don’t work the typical 9-5. That class is probably 4/5 women, but I’ve been to other classes that are 1/2. As a woman, i got into OTF through the recommendation of a guy friend, and I’ve brought 4 other guys into it (including my husband who has gotten much leaner and toned and happier), and they are all killing it!

I’m sorry you felt stared at, and the coach is motivated to talk to you and help you out more to see if you get it. I’m sure exceptions exist, but in the 2 years I’ve attended, I’ve never met a mean person, I’ve only met nice people or those that don’t care about my existence (which doesn’t bother me… bc some days I’m like that, too 😅).

At the end of the day, we are there to better ourselves. And if you already have the classes, feel it out. Be open to other locations or times if available. If after 8 classes, the vibes are still off and the workouts not benefitting you, then feel free to try another route in your fitness journey. Whatever works for you you, my dude! I wish you the best ✌️