Mars in Virgo gets moving when they see a concrete purpose. They want to know the why and the what-for of the effort. That is why they may alternate periods of little activity with others in which they practice a discipline regularly and enthusiastically.
Their energy may go more into analysis than into movement. A clear goal helps them go from thinking about an activity to doing it, because they can relate what they do to the result they are after.
Before expressing their anger, they tend to weigh the consequences. They may hold back an open reaction while letting their discomfort show in short answers, silences or a distant way of speaking.
When provoked, they usually prefer to withdraw or keep quiet rather than get into an argument. That reserve can prevent an escalation, but it also leaves their partner not understanding what is going on if they don’t later find a moment to say it.