according to vs in accordance with my training plan

[Tony_M]

Hello,

People say that willpower is real, but it needs the right conditions to thrive, now I understand why. I want to start working out in accordance with my training plan, but I just haven't got enough energy.

Should I use 'in accordance with' or 'according to' in the second sentence?

Thank you

 

[tedmc]

They both mean the same but "in accordance with" is more formal and used less often.

 

[Tony_M]

Cool. Any other thoughts?

 

[tedmc]

Google Books Ngram Viewer

Google Ngrams: according to, in accordance with, 1800-2022

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[jutfrank]

I think 'following' is a better suggestion.

 

[tedmc]

You could also use "using/adopting".