I lifted all of last year, but took 2 months off for the summer bc of a nagging shoulder. When i worked out once just to gague where i was...it wasnt good. All of my max outs were at a low when i first started again. I put together an Applied Nutra (cant spell it lol) rack of supps. They really helped boost me back into the stream of lifting heavy 4 days a week and i even soared to many PR's.
Personally i would recommend it, but its all personal preference.