We're all affected by music. It has the power to inspire, uplift us, change our moods, and even alter consciousness.
Conscious breath control is a useful tool for achieving a relaxed, clear state of mind.
Excess exercise tends to be counterbalanced by excess hunger, exemplified by the phrase 'working up an appetite.' A few people with extraordinary willpower can resist such hunger day after day, but for the vast majority, weight loss through exercise is a flawed option.