I recommend sitting on the couch, like I do.
No, really, I think swimming is a great way to exercise and it's low-impact. I actually am looking for a place to swim this summer -- I lettered in it in high school and would like to get a little more in shape -- to accompany my sporadic running on my treadmill. I have tendonitis in my right hip, which prevents me from running every day ... and uh, so does laziness.