A friend of mine who is a regular gym-goer asked me for ways to avoid the rush of January gym goers.
My advice is:
a) The rush usually lasts no more than the first two weeks of January. Keep calm and carry on.
b) Continue your gym-going routine in terms of frequency
c) Shorten the gym session (to a minimum of 30 minutes) if the crowd is unbearable
d) Change your gym schedule to non-rush hours (the best is 45 minutes before the close)
e) Blend your gym going with other sports (or simply walking more) to maintain the same level of exercise
Have fun and keep it up :>