You may be able to take part in physical activities which before surgery were impossible. The problem relates primarily to wear of the plastic bearing which is analogous to tire wear. That is, the more you use it, the more wear occurs.
Swimming is encouraged.
However, very rough or heavy activities may shorten the life of the implant. The rotation stress on the lead leg and hip in golf may be minimized by use of a smooth spikeless shoe. Bicycling risk factors are related to the pedal stress of uphill topography. Skiing smooth groomed slopes in good light is relatively safe, although falls can have adverse effects. Your doctor, by serially following your x-rays and scans, can advise you about risk factors which may affect the life of the implant.