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Senior Lecturer

Research Areas and Interests

Dr Abbiss’ research interests centre on applied human physiology and exercise performance, with a focus on cycling, fatigue, thermoregulation, pacing strategies, training modalities and recovery. He is actively researching the effects of various training techniques on fatigue, physiological adaptations and performance in elite cycling. In addition, Dr Abbiss also works with industry partners examining fatigue, hydration, immune function and recovery in occupations exposed to heat stress (i.e. fire-fighters and miners).

• Exercise physiology
• Cycling performance
• Pacing strategies
• Hyperthermia and thermoregulation
• Recovery from exercise
• Training adaptation

Staff Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University .
• Bachelor of Science, Edith Cowan University .

Recent Publications (within the last five years)

Book Chapters

• Peiffer, JJ., Abbiss, C., (2011), Respiratory and Cardiovascular Physiology. Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications, 63-75, West Sussex, UK.

Journal Articles

• Burns, J., Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Watson, G., Burnett, A., Laursen, P., (2012), Effects of Short-Term Training With Uncoupled Cranks in Trained Cyclists. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 7(2), 113-120, United States.
• Buchheit, M., Abbiss, C., Peiffer, JJ., Laursen, P., (2011), Performance and physiological responses during a sprint interval training session: relationships with muscle oxygenation and pulmonary oxygen uptake kinetics. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 112(2), 767-799, Germany, DOI: 10.1007/s00421-011-2021-1.
• Le Meur, Y., Bernard, T., Dorel, S., Abbiss, C., Honnorat, G., Brisswalter, J., Hausswirth, C., (2011), Relationships between triathlon performance and pacing strategy during the run in an international competition. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 6(2), 183-194, United States.
• Peiffer, JJ., Abbiss, C., (2011), Influence of Environmental Temperature on 40 km Cycling Time-Trial Performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 6(2), 208-220, United States.
• Brisswalter, J., Bouhlel, E., Falola, JM., Abbiss, C., Vallier, JM., Hauswirth, C., (2011), Effects of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Middle-Distance Running Performance in Well-Trained Runners. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 21(5), 422-427, DOI: 10.1097/JSM.0b013e3182293891.
• Burns, J., Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Watson, G., Burnett, A., Laursen, P., (2011), Effects of Short-term Training with Uncoupled Cranks in Trained Cyclists. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 7(2), 113-120, United States.
• Abbiss, C., Karagounis, LG., Laursen, P., Peiffer, JJ., Martin, DT., Hawley, JA., Fatehee, N., Martin, JC., (2011), Single-leg cycle training is superior to double-leg cycling in improving the oxidative potential and metabolic profile of trained skeletal muscle. Journal of Applied Physiology, 110(5), 1248-1255, Bethesda, USA, DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01247.2010.
• Phillips, M., Petersen, A., Abbiss, C., Netto, K., Payne, W., Nichols, D., Aisbett, B., (2011), Pack Hike Test finishing time for Australian firefighters: Pass rates and correlates of performance. Applied Ergonomics, 42(3), 411-418, DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2010.08.020.
• Sultana, F., Abbiss, C., Louis, J., Bernard, T., Hausswirth, C., Brisswalter, J., (2011), Age-related changes in cardio-respiratory responses and muscular performance following an Olympic triathlon in well-trained triathletes. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 112(4), 1549-1556, Germany, DOI: 10.1007/s00421-011-2115-9.
• Ross, M., Garvican, LA., Jeacocke, NA., Laursen, P., Abbiss, C., Martin, DT., Burke, LM., (2011), Novel precooling strategy enhances time trial cycling in the heat. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43(1), 123-133, United States, DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181e93210.
• Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Watson, G., Nosaka, K., Laursen, P., (2010), Effect of cold water immersion on repeated 1-km cycling performance in the heat. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13(1), 112-116, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.08.003.
• Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Watson, G., Nosaka, K., Laursen, P., (2010), Effect of cold water immersion on repeated 1 km cycling performance in the heat. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13(1), 112-116, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.08.003.
• Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Watson, G., Nosaka, K., Laursen, P., (2010), Effect of a 5 min cold water immersion recovery on exercise performance in the heat. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 44(6), 461-465, British Med Assoc House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JR, England, DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2008.048173.
• Le Meur, Y., Hausswirth, C., Abbiss, C., Baup, Y., Dorel, S., (2010), Performance factors in the new combined event of modern pentathlon. Journal of Sports Sciences, 28(10), 1111-1116, London, DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2010.497816.
• Abbiss, C., Straker, L., Quod, M., Martin, D., Laursen, P., (2010), Examining pacing profiles in elite female road cyclists using exposure variation analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 44(6), 437?442, British Med Assoc House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JR, England, DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2008.047787.
• Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., (2010), The Influence of Elliptical Chainrings on 10 km Cycling Time Trial Performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 5(4), 459-468, United States.
• Ross, M., Garvican, L., Jeacocke, N., Laursen, P., Abbiss, C., Martin, D., Burke, L., (2010), Novel Precooling Strategy Enhances Time Trial Cycling in the Heat. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 43(1), 123-133, United States, DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181e93210.
• Nosaka, K., Abbiss, C., Watson, G., Wall, B., Suzuki, K., Laursen, P., (2010), Recovery following an Ironman triathlon: A case study. European Journal of Sport Science, 10(3), 159-165, United Kingdom, DOI: 10.1080/17461390903426642.
• Abbiss, C., Burnett, A., Nosaka, K., Green, JP., Foster, J., Laursen, P., (2010), Effect of hot versus cold climates on power output, muscle activation, and perceived fatigue during a dynamic 100-km cycling trial. Journal of Sports Sciences, 28(2), 117-125 , London, DOI: 10.1080/02640410903406216.
• Abbiss, C., Peiffer, J., Wall, B., Martin, D., Laursen, P., (2009), Influence of starting strategy on time trial performance in the heat. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 30(3), 188-193, Germany, DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1104582.
• Abbiss, C., Quod, M., Levin, G., Martin, D., Laursen, P., (2009), Accuracy of the velotron ergometer and SRM power meter. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 30(2), 107-112, Germany, DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1103285.
• Aisbett, B., Lerossignol, P., McConell, G., Abbiss, C., Snow, R., (2009), Effects of Starting Strategy on 5-min Cycling Time-Trial Performance. Journal of Sports Sciences, 27(11), 1201-1209 , London, DOI: 10.1080/02640410903114372.
• Buchheit, M., Cormie, P., Abbiss, C., Ahmaidi, S., Nosaka, K., Laursen, P., (2009), Muscle deoxygenation during repeated sprint running: Effect of active vs. passive recovery. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 30(6), 418-425, Stutgart, DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1105933.
• Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Watson, G., Nosaka, K., Laursen, P., (2009), Effect of cold-water immersion duration on body temperature and muscle function. Journal of Sports Sciences, 27(10), 987-993, London, DOI: 10.1080/02640410903207424.
• Laursen, P., Watson, G., Abbiss, C., Wall, B., Nosaka, K., (2009), Hyperthermic Fatigue Precedes a Rapid Reduction in Serum Sodium in an Ironman Triathlete: A Case Report. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 4(4), 533-537, United States.
• Aisbett, B., Lerossignol, P., McConell, G., Abbiss, C., Snow, R., (2009), Influence of All-Out and Fast Start on 5-min Cycling Time Trial Performance. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 41(10), 1965?1971, United States, DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181a2aa78.
• Buchheit, M., Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Laursen, P., (2009), Effect of cold water immersion on postexercise parasympathetic reactivation. American Journal of Physiology: Heart and Circulatory Physiology, 296(2), H421-H427 , Bethesda, MD, USA, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.01017.2008.
• Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Nosaka, K., Peake, J., Laursen, P., (2009), Effect of cold water immersion after exercise in the heat on muscle function, body temperatures, and vessel diameter. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12(1), 91-96, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2007.10.011.
• Abbiss, C., Peiffer, J., Laursen, P., (2009), Optimal cadence selection during cycling. International Sportmed Journal, 10(1), 1-15, South Africa.
• Abbiss, C., Laursen, P., (2009), Do changes in heat storage mediate an anticipatory regulation of exercise intensity?. Journal of Applied Physiology, 107(2), 632-3, Bethesda, USA.
• Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Watson, G., Nosaka, K., Laursen, P., (2009), Effect of a 5 min cold water immersion recovery on exercise performance in the heat. British Journal of Sports Medicine, Epub(Epub), Epub, British Med Assoc House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JR, England.
• Peake, J., Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Nosaka, K., Okutsu, M., Laursen, P., Suzuki, K., (2008), Body temperature and its effect on leukocyte mobilization, cytokines and markers of neutrophil activation during and after exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 102(4), 391-401, Germany.
• Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Wall, B., Watson, G., Nosaka, K., Laursen, P., (2008), Effect of a 5 min cold water immersion recovery on exercise performance in the heat. British Journal of Sports Medicine, n/a(n/a), 23 pages, British Med Assoc House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JR, England, DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2008.048173.
• Abbiss, C., Peiffer, J., Peake, J., Nosaka, K., Katsuhiko, S., Martin, D., Laursen, P., (2008), Effect of carbohydrate ingestion and ambient temperature on muscle fatigue development in endurance-trained male cyclists. Journal of Applied Physiology, 104(4), 1021-1028, Bethesda, USA.
• Abbiss, C., Laursen, P., (2008), Describing and understanding pacing strategies during athletic competition. Sports Medicine, 38(3), 239-252, New Zealand.
• Abbiss, C., Levin, G., McGuigan, M., Laursen, P., (2008), Reliability of power output during dynamic cycling. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 29(7), 574-578, Stutgart.
• Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Chapman, D., Laursen, P., Parker, D., (2008), Physiological characteristics of masters-level cyclists. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(5), 1434-1440, Colorado Springs, United Sates.
• Peake, J., Peiffer, J., Abbiss, C., Nosaka, K., Laursen, P., Suzuki, k., (2008), Carbohydrate gel ingestion and immunoendocrine responses to cycling in temperate and hot conditions. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 18(3), 229-246, CHAMPAIGN, IL, USA.

Research Student Supervision

Associate Supervisor

• Doctor of Philosophy,  Practical Pre-cooling Strategies And Cycling Time Trial Performance..