Will mom be happy with a fitness-related gift for Mother's Day?

Giving anyone a fitness-related gift is always a little risky. It could mean, "I care about you, and therefore want you to be in good health." Or, it could also mean, "I think you look awful and could lose some weight."

Thus, with Mother's Day coming up this Sunday, it's something you might want to consider. Fortunately, your friends at FitSugar give us some helpful reminders on what -- and what not -- to buy mom on her special day.

Unless an interest has been stated, giving exercise equipment is worse than giving a mom a toaster ... Now, if your mom has mentioned in passing that she would like a TreadMill and you have the dough to buy her one, go for it ... If your mom has expressed interest in trying yoga, Pilates, or a personal trainer, by all means give her a gift certificate for some classes or private sessions.

Ok, so are we all clear? If you know, for certain, that you mom is in the market for something fitness-related, you're probably in the clear. But if she doesn't seem bothered about her weight/body mass index/etc, then you shouldn't be either. Besides the fact that you're likely to offend her, the chances of her using a piece of equipment or a set of classes she wasn't interested in are slim.

If she wants chocolates, get off your high horse and buy her chocolates -- it's Mother's Day, after all.