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One thing I love about summer is the freedom I feel to take weekend trips.

I traveled to Juno Beach with friends last week for a quick two-day jaunt and returned feeling rejuvinated. I didnt stick to a normal workout schedule, or even my typical eating plan, while I was there. But dropping my routine for a few days was a welcome change.

After an afternoon at the beach, where we spent more than two hours swimming in the ocean, catching waves and walking the shore, we stopped at a grocery store for a late lunch. I always crave fresh food after time at the beach, so I got a big watermelon to share and half a whole-wheat sub packed with veggies and lean turkey. Nothing particularly special, but it was satisfying and refreshing.

In the two days I was away, I didnt stray so far from the usual healthy that I came back regretting the trip.

Instead, it felt good to break away from life, from the gym and from my so-called diet.

It’s easy to get in a workout rut, and we all have those days when going to the gym is pushed to the bottom of the list. But no matter our workout woes, there’s no reason you have to miss out on a good sweat session.

Simply hop on over to Self.com, where the Workout Builder allows you to compile your own workout video, complete with step-by-step instructions.

Self makes it pretty simple to change up your routine. You simply pick your moves from the Self video library, drag and drop your selected clips, and save your compiled video so you can use it anytime you want.

With video clips for abs, arms, back, butt, chest and legs, you can decide if you’re in the mood for a total-body workout, or if you’d rather focus on one or two areas at a time.

The best part? No ultra-fancy equipment required. Well, that, and you can exercise in the comfort of your home … or even a park or the beach, if you’ve got a laptop and accessible WiFi.

How do you keep your workout routine fresh?