
FITNESS AT ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Stay Fit. Stay Young.
On Top of the World is proud to announce it has won an ICAA NuStep Beacon Award for ‘Best in Wellness’ 2023! This prestigious award recognizes the top 25 wellness-centered senior living communities across North America. Our incredible staff and residents are committed to wellness!

On Top of the World believes strongly in active aging, a term used to describe a person’s physical, emotional and social wellness as one ages. Residents at On Top of the World are afforded a multitude of opportunities to engage in an active lifestyle including 4 fitness centers (including The Ranch Fitness Center & Spa offered at additional membership), fitness classes, Fitness On Demand [a virtual fitness platform], tennis, pickleball, softball, racquetball, aquatics, two outdoor fitness parks, eight swimming pools, a radio-controlled flying field, three golf courses, trips, tours, entertainment, approximately two hundred clubs and more.
Active Aging Fitness Programming
Thrive Through Movement
“Thrive Through Movement” is a welcoming class dedicated to supporting those living with neurological conditions or movement challenges. Studies show that regular physical activity offers powerful benefits—boosting strength, improving balance, and helping with multitasking and vocal projection. Each class is thoughtfully designed to support both body and mind, building confidence and encouraging connection along the way. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing symptoms for years, you don’t have to do it alone. Care Partners are always welcome. Let’s move with purpose—and let every voice be heard.
Move to Improve
“Move to Improve” is a new program dedicated to helping manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Research proves that regular physical activity provides tremendous health benefits, builds confidence and helps to manage the challenges associated with PD. The exercises in this class support strength, balance, multi-tasking, and producing vocal volume. Move with greater ease, and let your voice be heard! This class welcomes those with PD or any movement disorder as well as care givers.
Unmatched
Amenities
With unmatched amenities, On Top of the World Communities is the leader of 55+ recreational activities in retirement communities in Florida, in both quantity and quality.
Unrivaled
Construction
Each new home at On Top of the World Ocala is built with quality, steel reinforced, concrete block construction using superior materials and brands for better energy efficient homes.
Storied
History
As the premier 55+ active adult retirement community in Florida, On Top of the World Communities is an award-winning, family owned, debt-free company founded in 1947.