A recent study examined the effect of a 12-week Zumba dance program, at a rate of three sessions/week in the evening, on static postural balance, muscle strength, mood, and quality of life among 53 postmenopausal women over 50 years old. The findings of this study indicate that Zumba dancing yields positive effects on the parameters investigated, indicating its potential as an effective strategy [21]. Further exploration into the implications of these findings is warranted to better understand the broader impact and applicability of Zumba in similar contexts. Exercise intensity is an important determinant of physiological responses (cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neuromotor fitness) when programming physical training interventions [24]. In this context, previous studies have revealed that training activities of moderate-to-high intensity improve functional and psychological performance in postmenopausal women [25; 26]. On the other hand, other studies have noted that low-intensity training activities also improve these performances [27; 28]. Low-intensity training has many advantages, particularly for sedentary people, as it is easier, safer, and less likely to cause ligament damage [29]. In addition, low-intensity exercise has been shown to provide a suitable training stimulus for older women who have been sedentary and may be at higher risk of cardiac injury or musculoskeletal damage, particularly at the start of a training program. For this reason, targeting inactive women, particularly middle-aged women, with low-impact exercises would be interesting. One of the most interesting options is Pilates, a new type of low-impact resistance training program. Pilates has stood out for its benefits and adhesion [30]. Its positive effects have been established in improving strength [31], balance, functional autonomy [32], and psychological well-being [33; 34]. Pilates is relatively safer than other exercises due to the fact that there is no physical contact, which decreases the risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system [35]. Consequently, Pilates has been widely recommended as an effective method for improving physiological, functional, and psychological function [36]. Indeed, Pilates has been shown to improve several physical abilities such as postural control [37], proprioception, body coordination [38], and muscular strength [39], as well as psychological state, sleep quality, and HRQoL [40], of postmenopausal women by reducing their menopausal symptoms [34; 40]. Given that effective intervention programs are needed to face the physical and psychological impairments observed in postmenopausal women, it is crucial to compare various intervention programs in order to determine the optimal intensity and performance outcomes. Moreover, choosing an exercise mode that is comfortable and familiar will lead to postmenopausal women's increased perception of success and better adherence to an exercise routine [41]. Postmenopausal women were strongly recommended to choose physical activities that they perceived themselves as being successful while at the same time meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines for health benefits [42]. Based on the above, the aim of the current study was to compare different popular training intensities (Zumba training as moderate-to-high-intensity aerobic training versus Pilates as \"low-intensity\" resistance training) and study how these different types of physical activity affect functional performance, mood, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in postmenopausal women. This comparative analysis aims to provide valuable insights into the efficacy of different exercise modalities for addressing the specific needs of this population. We hypothesized that both training modalities would have beneficial effects on these parameters with better results following Zumba training.