How does a busy mom find the time to exercise?

If you chase them around like I do with mine that's a workout in itself, lol. But just about anything you do can be considered a workout, household chores, cooking, and so on because it all burns calories. I sometimes just set my boys up with a board game or give them 30 minutes to play a video game while I get on my treadmill

You can either find something to do with them around (workout video, walking, etc) or do it when they aren't underfoot, like wake early, while they are at school, etc. I do some of both, although I am not a single parent.

I have an elliptical in the garage which I like to use, and my videos. I'm not a fan of going to the gym, and can't afford it right now anyway, but some have childcare.

I either take them for a walk/jog (they love it), or exercise at home (via Jillian Michaels, YouTube or strength training).

It's something you have to approach as a necessity, not a option - like brushing your teeth or taking a shower. You work those things into your day without a second thought - once you approach being active the same way, you'll find the time.

If all else fails and they won't let you be for 30 minutes - bribe them

I do zumba at home, my lil one sometimes likes to join in lol otherwise I give her things to do like painting, watching her fav show ect I also walk to her to the park every sunny day and play their for at least 2 hours. You could take them to a field and play soccer ect or tennis to. Make it a family affair when you can, you will be rubbing off on them with healthy habits and giving them something to do, so you don't get oh mum im bored lol

Work out at the park while they are playing (walk/jog/sprint, step-ups on the picnic table, body weight squats, push-ups, lunges, pull-ups, burpees).

Make everyone have "quiet time" for 30-45 minutes once a day (color, read books, video games, movie) while you do a DVD workout.

Walk together.

Ride bikes together.

Go to the public swimming pool together.

Turn off the TV and do stuff together like hiking or a family yoga class.

If you want it, you make time, not excuses.

3 kids 5 and under tand and 4.0 gpa in my 3rd year of school. I worked out for 45 minutes today and burned 600 calories.

My kids are 9 and 5 and never leave me alone long enough to get in a workout. I once kicked my daughter in the face doing a DVD because she walked in front of me just a s I was kicking I now have a gym membership which helps but on days I cant make it, I give them things to play with that I normally don't like play dough. Its messy but It's worth it if I can get in a quick Jillian Micheal's workout. :-)
In the warmer months , we also do a lot outdoors together. Bike Ride, go to the playground( I run around and swing with them), go on hikes. things like that.

I have used several of the things already posted,, YMCA- childcare, etc.

Currently am getting up super early to get my workout in. Before the kids need to get up. You can do this easily,, I go to the gym but you could get a workout in either at home or outside easy so you dont wake them.

I agree that the "I dont have time" thing is an excuse,, but one I have used for so long as well, but not anymore. Now I make time.

3 kids- 10 and under, full time job, president of collegiate honor society and just finished my MBA, also small business owner, so I know the "busy" feeling.

Busy working mom here and what works best for me on a daily basis is working out at home before everyone else wakes up in the morning. It is hard to get the habit started, but it's so worth it. I was previously a snooze fiend, but now it's pretty much second nature. I get it done, I feel great the rest of the day, and it doesn't interfer with dinner or chores or any of our other evening family activities. My boys have also gone on many runs with me too. One of the best things you can do for your kids is to set a good example of being active.

Depends on how old your kids are, but if 1-2 are in school, take the other on a walk. I love carrying my 35-pounder in a carrier for extra resistance, too. Really ups my burn.