An exercise track recording method and a related device are provided. The exercise track recording method includes: recording, by an electronic device, an exercise track in a first mode (S102); recording the exercise track in a second mode when a first condition is met (S103); and when a second condition is met, sending stored processed GPS data of at least two location points to an application processor, and recording the exercise track in the first mode (S104). According to the method, the application processor can enter a sleep state when the exercise track is recorded in the second mode, to reduce power consumption.