Resistance and endurance exercises activate the same gene, PGC-1 α, but the processes stimulated for the muscles to adapt depend on the exercise type. A new study offers insight into why the physical changes from resistance exercise are so different... moreResistance and endurance exercises activate the same gene, PGC-1 α, but the processes stimulated for the muscles to adapt depend on the exercise type. A new study offers insight into why the physical changes from resistance exercise are so different than from endurance exercise.